Astute Class Submarines (Hansard, 17 July 2001)

HC Deb 17 July 2001 vol 372 c149W 149W

§ Mr. Quentin Davies
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the entry into service date is of each of the Astute class submarines. [3526]

§ Dr. Moonie
The first Astute class submarine is due to enter into service in June 2005. The remaining two submarines of the class currently on order will follow at approximately two-year intervals.