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A firm of Glaswegian engineers has celebrated a century as the sole supplier of periscope and optronics masts to Royal Navy submarines. Govan-based Thales delivered its first submarine periscope – the FY1 – to the submarine M3 in 1917. Ever since, each class of Royal Navy submarine has been fitted with ...


HMS Astute, the Royal Navy’s hunter-killer submarine, has made a triumphant return to the high seas following the completion of a comprehensive capability upgrade and an intensive period of sea training. This rigorous training phase has put HMS Astute and her crew through their paces to ensure the submarine is ready ...


The Scottish Secretary has reiterated the commitment to redevelop HM Naval Base Clyde. On 22nd August, Scottish Secretary David Mundell visited the UK Submarine Service’s future home, HM Naval Base Clyde, to reiterate UK Government commitment to redeveloping the base. More than a billion pounds is being invested by the UK Government’s ...


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