AMBUSH Ready – The second ASTUTE Class Fleet Submarine AMBUSH is ready for sea trials.  The AMBUSH will leave Barrow-in-Furness for Faslane.   

Nine years after the AMBUSH was laid down, and 18 months since launch, the second in a class of seven ASTUTE Class Fleet Submarines is to conduct basic trials before making for the debut at Faslane.   As for the rest of the class:

Boat 1 – ASTUTE – is commissioned and has completed extensive sonar and weapon trials in the USA, including the firing of TOMAHAWK missiles – and is currently undergoing maintenance alongside in Faslane

Boat 3 – ARTFUL – is taking shape in the Devonshire Dock Hall as is

Boat 4 – AUDACIOUS and

Boat 5 – ANSON – whose keel was laid down last October (2011)

Boat 6 – AGAMEMNON – long lead procurement has begun

Boat 7 – AJAX – has been confirmed but not yet ordered