![The first class of submarines women are likely to serve on will be the new replacement Trident nuclear submarines which are due be built later this decade. Vanguard-class](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT8h44hW-el4lqGKF69Q1R2wHNwku8fuDE_iL73KmEGAUmGPfne05FiIQ5u3v7jsoxRGhYEgR8-qr1F02jIZf49b0YuPEWzZRnRmPDA5CSLgVfx11E7Zgqj8pM8MJCkSwqV8pm/s144/rn_vanguard_sub.jpg)
The News has learnt the MoD has changed its long-held stance on not allowing women to serve beneath the waves due to supposed health risks after researchers at the Gosport-based Institute of Naval Medicine found levels of carbon dioxide on subs are suitable for both males and females.
The equality issue has been under review at the MoD for two years and a decision is expected soon.
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