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Royal Navy Faces Submarine Fleet Crisis Amid Upgrades

7/19/2025

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HMS Anson's return to the Clyde highlights a concerning reality: the Royal Navy's submarine fleet is largely inactive, with many vessels in dry dock. As the RN strives to replace the aging Astute class with 12 advanced SSN-AUKUS submarines, significant infrastructure hurdles stand in the way of this ambitious vision.

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HMS Anson's return to the Clyde highlights a concerning reality: the Royal Navy's submarine fleet is largely inactive, with many vessels in dry dock. As the RN strives to replace the aging Astute class with 12 advanced SSN-AUKUS submarines, significant infrastructure hurdles stand in the way of this ambitious vision.