General · 7 June 2026
Britain's five Astute submarines undergo maintenance amid Russian threat.
Britain’s ability to respond at sea has come under scrutiny as key vessels are unavailable while concerns about Russian activity continue. Lord West said the submarine service was in a poor condition, while reports on Sunday said all five Astute-class boats were undergoing maintenance. Those submarines help protect the Vanguard fleet that carries Trident missiles.
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