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King Charles III Welcomes HMS Agamemnon, Announces New Submarine

9/27/2025

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King Charles III welcomed HMS Agamemnon to the Royal Navy during a September 22, 2025 visit to Barrow-in-Furness.
HMS Agamemnon is a 7,400-tonne nuclear-powered submarine, the sixth of seven Astute-class boats, set for testing before sea trials.
Defence Secretary John Healey began construction of HMS King George VI, fourth Dreadnought-class submarine to replace Vanguard-class, with service in the early 2030s.

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King Charles III welcomed HMS Agamemnon to the Royal Navy during a September 22, 2025 visit to Barrow-in-Furness.
HMS Agamemnon is a 7,400-tonne nuclear-powered submarine, the sixth of seven Astute-class boats, set for testing before sea trials.
Defence Secretary John Healey began construction of HMS King George VI, fourth Dreadnought-class submarine to replace Vanguard-class, with service in the early 2030s.