The unit will now take its place on the Dreadnought build line as we continue construction of the next generation of deterrent submarines to support the Royal Navy.
This is a proud moment for the Dreadnought Alliance as we move another step forward in our national endeavour to support delivery of the Continuous At Sea Deterrent (CASD).
The challenge of a generation
The Dreadnought Class will be one of the most complex machines ever built and it will operate in one of the most hostile environments on the planet.
As the largest Class of submarine ever built for the Royal Navy, each will boast 26.4 miles of pipework and more than 20,000 cables stretching 215 miles – further than travelling between London and Leeds.
The four Dreadnought Class submarines, each the length of three Olympic swimming pools, will maintain CASD, responsible for safeguarding our national security and way of life, for as long as the international security situation makes it necessary. The Dreadnought Programme is a truly incredible national endeavour.
