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HMS Agamemnon: The New Powerhouse Astute-Class Submarine Can Be Explained in 1 Word

This Submarine Is a Powerhouse: The Royal Navy is preparing to welcome HMS Agamemnon, its sixth Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, into service by 2025. Capable of carrying nearly 40 ...
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HMS Agamemnon: The Royal Navy’s New Stealth Sub Is a Powerhouse

What You Need to Know: The Royal Navy’s sixth Astute-class nuclear-powered submarine, HMS Agamemnon, has been moved from the Devonshire Dock Hall in Barrow-in-Furness, preparing for commissioning by ...
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Royal Navy Uses a Bottle of Beer to Christen Its Sixth Astute-Class Sub, the HMS Agamemnon

If you are familiar with Greek mythology, or you've at least seen 2004's Troy movie, then the name Agamemnon might ring a bell or two. Not the most impressive of Greek kings, Agamemnon ruled over ...
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King Charles III Visits Royal Navy’s New Submarine Named for Ancient Greek King

Many Royal Navy ships throughout history have been named after figures and creatures from ancient Greek mythology. The current vessel is the sixth to bear the name “Agamemnon.” King Charles III, the ...
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UK’s Astute and Dreadnought submarine programmes step forward

Twin ceremonies at the BAE Systems submarine yard in Barrow-in-Furness saw the Royal Navy commission the sixth Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN), HMS Agamemnon, into service and the ...