The design and construction of BAE Systems’ Astute Class is arguably the most challenging engineering project ever undertaken in the UK.
Once deployed, Astute is designed to require no refuelling throughout her full service life - in excess of 25 years - and can patrol for 90 days, remaining undetected thousands of miles from home and hundreds of metres underwater. it’s the largest and most powerful attack submarine ever ordered by the Royal Navy and its stealth, endurance and flexibility give it unparalleled freedom to operate worldwide.
