DefenceTalkAstute Class submarine HMS Artful has officially become a Commissioned Warship of the Royal Navy at a ceremony at HM Naval Base Clyde. Guest of honour at the ceremony was the submarine’s sponsor Lady Zambellas, who had named Artful in September 2013, before her launch in May 2014, in Barrow in Furness. Amanda Zambellas was […]https://www.defencetalk.com/royal-navy-commissions-astute-class-submarine-hms-artful-67123/

DefenceTalkThe third of the new Astute Class attack submarines, Artful, has officially been handed over to the Royal Navy. Until now the submarine was owned by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), the MOD’s body responsible for procuring and supporting equipment for the Armed Forces. The boat and her crew will now be added to the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/third-astute-submarine-formally-handed-over-to-the-royal-navy-66103/