
Former sub captain says problems run deep – unlike Astute boats, as all five remain in dock
Reports that all five of the UK’s Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarines are currently docked and undergoing maintenance have added to growing concerns about Royal Navy readiness. Speaking to BFBS Forces News, former nuclear submarine captain Ryan Ramsey said it deprives the UK of a vital capability, but that “the problem runs deeper” than maintenance alone—pointing to defence infrastructure, industry, and national coordination needed to rectify the situation quickly.


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