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Sunday, September 07, 2014

New submarine technology to allow more women onboard

Astute class SSNBut some critics fear it will make mixed crews more likely to romp on board.

Women have only been ­allowed on subs since 2011 and there are just three officers serving ­beneath the waves – but female ratings will be able to join them soon.

Top brass feared high ­levels of dangerous gases on board the vessels could harm ­unborn babies conceived ­before or during missions.

But now the subs are to be fitted with special “clean air” filters to cut the risk.

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