but will now follow HMS Agamemnon's lead, being named after a warrior from the Iliad. The UK Royal Navy (RN) has changed the name of the final Astute class nuclear-powered submarines to HMS Achilles.
In terms of capabilities, as an Astute-class submarine, the HMS Agamemnon will carry almost 40 Spearfish 533mm heavyweight ...
Anson is the fifth of the new Astute-class submarines to join the Royal Navy fleet, joining HMS Astute, Ambush, Artful and Audacious. The boat’s first Commanding Officer, Commander David Crosby ...