The HMS Anson is the fifth Astute-class fast attack submarine in Royal Navy service—and the eighth vessel to bear the name of George Anson, an 18th-century British admiral. Travel from the UK to ...

"I am sorry, but the best submarine on Earth isn't American." That's what a former British naval offical told me yesterday. The bias is clear, but it is worth noting that such a bold claim is not made ...

A whole fleet of submarines that protect the UK from nuclear threat have been removed from the army after they were found to be unfit for use. With increasing threats from Russia President Vladimir ...

The Astute-class submarine HMS Anson arrives at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia for a scheduled Submarine Maintenance Period. (Commonwealth of Australia) Australia has taken another step along the ...

Britain’s Royal Navy is facing a deeply uncomfortable readiness problem at sea. Reports say all five of its Astute-class ...

Astute boats are vital in deterring Russian stealth subs. They also play a key role in protecting Britain’s fleet of Vanguard submarines, which carry Trident nuclear missiles, and the UK’s two ...

A major question is being raised over Britain's naval readiness after reports claimed all operational Astute-class attack submarines are currently in port. The development comes as Russian submarine ...