Last Astute-class submarine renamed HMS Achilles
The UK Royal Navy (RN) has changed the name of the final Astute class nuclear-powered submarines to HMS Achilles.
The Royal Navy’s Final Astute-class Submarine Is Being Renamed—And Britons Aren’t Happy
There will be no quotes from William Shakespeare’s play Henry V used as the motto for the Royal Navy’s seventh and final Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine. The boat, which is now under construction at Barrow-in-Furness,
Royal Navy renames final Astute-class submarine
In a surprising announcement on Sunday evening, the Royal Navy revealed that the seventh and final Astute-class nuclear-powered submarine, previously named HMS Agincourt, will now be called HMS Achilles.
Royal Navy confirm BAE submarine to be renamed HMS Achilles
The Royal Navy has confirmed one of its submarines built in Barrow has been renamed as the HMS Achilles. Astute Class boats are the largest and most advanced attack submarines that have ever been built for the Royal Navy with the seventh submarine currently in construction.
'Woke nonsense!' Navy chiefs to rename submarine HMS Agincourt to avoid offending the French
Defence Secretary John Healey is seeking the King's approval to rename HMS Agincourt to HMS Achilles, in a move that has sparked controversy over concerns about offending the French. The decision to rebrand the under-construction hunter-killer submarine represents a significant U-turn in naval policy.
King Charles overrules late Queen Elizabeth to rename £1.5bn HMS Agincourt submarine
King Charles stepped in to overturn the £1.5billion submarine's original name, which had been given the green light by Queen ...
‘Woke nonsense’: Grant Shapps hits out at submarine’s new name
Grant Shapps hits out at submarine’s new name - Grant Shapps said ‘woke nonsense’ is being put ahead of tradition ...
Renaming of submarine Agincourt ‘woke nonsense’, says ex-defence secretary
A decision to rename nuclear-powered submarine HMS Agincourt is “woke nonsense”, a former defence secretary said. The ...
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Navy bosses want to change name of submarine HMS Agincourt to 'avoid upsetting French'
The Royal Navy has been accused of renaming new attack submarine HMS Agincourt to avoid upsetting the French. The seventh ...
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Astute submarine programme ‘overcoming challenges’
The Astute-class submarine programme remains on track to deliver all seven boats despite ongoing challenges, as highlighted ...
‘It’s PC gone mad!’ ex Nato commander slams as woke Navy bosses rename submarine HMS Agincourt to avoid upsetting French
AN EX-Nato commander has blasted woke Navy chiefs for renaming a submarine to avoid upsetting the French. HMS Agincourt is ...
Navy chiefs rename HMS Agincourt submarine to appease French
Under Labour, woke nonsense is being put ahead of tradition and our Armed Forces’ proud heritage, says Grant Shapps ...