New Nuclear Submarines

Posted: 24th March 2021

A new generation of nuclear submarines will be developed to replace the
Astute class in the 2040s. The Defence Command Paper, titled ‘Defence in
a Competitive Age’, describes the planned programme: “We commit to
funding for the next generation of nuclear submarines (SSNs) to guarantee
our security well into the second half of the century.”

UK Defence Journal 23rd March 2021

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-to-develop-new-class-of-nuclear-submarine/

The Government has pledged to fund the ‘next generation’ of nuclear
submarines in a boost for Barrow’s shipyard. Barrow’s MP welcomed the
‘black and white commitment’ by the Government as it announced plans for
the future of defence spending across the country. Following the
Government’s announcement of the results of its integrated defence review
last week, a paper entitled Defence in a Competitive Age spelled out the
Government’s spending plans on nuclear submarine programmes. It said: “We
remain committed to building seven Astute class submarines, four of which
have already been delivered into service.

NW Evening Mail 24th March 2021

https://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/19182052.simon-fell-hails-governments-black-white-commitment-building-nuclear-subs-barrow/