Trident nuclear submarine concludes record underwater deployment
The Guardian reports that the Trident nuclear submarine HMS Vengeance has completed a record seven-month deployment, returning on Sunday to the Faslane naval base in Scotland after 217 days submerged. The patrol began on 12 April, and the crew are expected to be greeted by senior members of the government. According to The Guardian, the length of the tour raises questions about the slow pace of maintenance on the ageing submarine fleet and the impact on crew.
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Trident nuclear submarine concludes record underwater deployment
HMS Vengeance’s 217-day tour raises questions about slow pace of maintenance of ageing fleet and impact on crew A Trident nuclear submarine has concluded a record seven-month deployment, returning to the Faslane naval base in Scotland, where its crew are expected to be greeted by senior members of the government . HMS Vengeance began its patrol on 12 April and spent 217 days submerged before returning on Sunday, leaving the country when Keir Starmer was in Downing Street and Manchester United we
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