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Thursday, June 01, 2006

UK: Launch date for nuclear submarine

Astute-class submarine

A launch date has been announced for Britain's latest nuclear submarine, which is being built in Cumbria.

BAE Systems in Barrow said the first of three Astute Class vessels would be launched on 8 June 2007 - almost four years later than originally planned.

The £3.5bn programme was dogged by delays and budget overruns, with the government putting in an extra £450m.

BAE said the launch, from the Devonshire Dock Hall at Barrow, would be conducted by a senior Royal.

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