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UK Royal Navy submarines

The different types of UK nuclear submarine and what they do.

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Submarine Delivery Agency
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24 July 2024
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1911 FebruaryAugust 2025 — See all updates

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Types of UK Royal Navy submarine

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The SDA is responsible for the procurement, in-service support and disposal of decommissioned UK nuclear submarines. The Royal Navy operates both Attack Submarines (SSN, Ship Submersible Nuclear) and Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN, Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear). 

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Published 24 July 2024

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    3. The name of boat seven has been updated to Achilles in section 1.1 paragraph one.

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2025-08-11 16:47
Updated ‘Types of UK Royal Navy submarine’ to reflect that HMS Anson is now in service.

2025-02-19 14:35
The name of boat seven has been updated to Achilles in section 1.1 paragraph one.

2024-07-24 14:22
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