02/06/2005
Ministers must decide on replacing Trident

A secret Whitehall inquiry setting out options for spending up to £15 billion on replacing Britain's nuclear missiles will be presented to ministers this summer.

Extracts from article by Tom Baldwin & Michael Evans, The Times, 28th May 2005


19/05/2005
Astute's cyber launch

Astute submarines are already sailing from Barrow

Article from NW Evening Mail, 16th May 2005


10/05/2005
Experts fear cut in order for sub

The next order for Astute nuclear subs will be for just one…

Article from Jane’s Defence Weekly, Published on 05/05/2005


22/03/2005
Astute Class Submarines
Astute Class Submarines

Parliamentary Answer, 22nd March 2005


17/03/2005
Astute Class Submarines

Astute Class Submarine

Lords Parliamentary Answer, 10th March 2005


17/03/2005
Now is time for orders

Today's keel-laying celebration is another important step towards repairing the damage caused to the yard's reputation by delays to the Astute programme.

Article from NW Evening News, 11th March 2005


17/03/2005
Minister: Sub orders when time is right

More orders for Barrow's £1bn-plus Astute nuclear attack submarines will be made when the time is right.

Article from NW Evening Mail, 11th March 2005


17/03/2005
Keel of third Astute-Class Submarine is laid

On the 11 March 2005, First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Alan West performed the traditional 'laying the keel' ceremony for HMS Artful.

Article from MoD website, 11th March 2005


17/03/2005
Trafalgar Class Decommissioning Date Forecasts

Royal Navy Trafalgar Class Submarines

Lords Parliamentary Answer, 14th March 2005


04/11/2004
Parliamentary Answer on SSNS - Wednesday, 3rd November 2004
Parliamentary Answer on SSNS - Wednesday, 3rd November 2004