The Royal Navy has named its latest 7,400-tonne submarine after the ancient Greek king Agamemnon in a nod to Lord Nelson's favourite ship affectionately nicknamed 'Eggs and Bacon'.
She was named yesterday at BAE Systems' Submarines site in CumbriaThe Royal Navy has named its latest 7,400-tonne submarine after the ancient Greek king Agamemnon in a nod to Lord Nelson's favourite ship affectionately nicknamed 'Eggs and Bacon'.
The ceremony was attended by the Minister for Defence Procurement James Cartlidge who said the ship will play a 'vital role in defence of the nation' Astute Class submarines are also equipped with world-leading sensors and carries both Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missiles and Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes.The commissioning ceremony was attended by the Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge, and included an address by the boat's Lady Sponsor, Lady SJ Sedwill, the wife of former UK National Security Adviser Lord Mark Sedwill.
Astute Class submarines are equipped with world-leading sensors and carries both Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missiles and Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes In 2022, HMS Anson joined the Royal Navy fleet decked with 38 Spearfish torpedoes and Tomahawk Block V cruise missiles, and was worth a whopping £1.3 billion.In 2022, HMS Anson joined the Royal Navy fleet decked with 38 Spearfish torpedoes and Tomahawk Block V cruise missiles, and was worth a whopping £1.3 billion
The UK Government through the Ministry of Defence are working with BAE Systems to expand the Barrow shipyard in preparation for the future.
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