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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Britain's super-sub: Navy unveils James Bond-style mini submarine carried on board HMS Astute which can launch from under water

HMS AstuteThe Royal Navy's newest submarine - a miniature sub which can launch underwater that James Bond would be proud of, has been spotted moored off of Gibraltar.

The submarine is intended to launch underwater in order to carry commandos to their destinations covertly so they can perform attacks or infiltration near the water.

Attached to a large nuclear sub, the mini pod can carry up to around eight elite commandos in heavy assault gear and is designed to be as stealthy as possible.

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