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Vanguard-class SSBN HMS Vengeance Out Of Dockyard Following Long Overhaul Period.
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Two Royal Navy nuclear deterrent submarines have reached key programme milestones. Picture: UK MoD |
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HMS Vanguard
is one of the UK’s four Vanguard-class submarines, designed to carry
the UK’s Trident ballistic missiles which together form the backbone
of the UK’s Continuous At-Sea Deterrent. Naval Base Commander Devonport, Commodore Ian Shipperley said: The success of the HMS Vengeance refit and refuel is due to the close collaboration of many agencies and contractors but particularly the joint project ethos that is dominant between the Ministry of Defence, Babcock, Rolls Royce and the Ship’s Company. The departure of HMS Vengeance after the successful completion of her refit at Devonport, followed by the arrival of HMS Vanguard now at the beginning of her four year Deep Maintenance Period, highlights the expertise of the workforce in Devonport which makes it the centre of excellence for this type of hi-tech work. Following the successful refit of HMS Vengeance she will undergo sea trials before returning to fleet duties with the Royal Navy. |
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