Launch Of The Royal Navy's Newest Super Submarine
BARROW-IN-FURNESS, UNITED KINGDOM: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this undated handout photograph released by BAE Systems, the new Royal Navy submarine 'Astute' it can be seen under construction at the BAES shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, England. Astute is the first nuclear submarine to be launched in the UK for almost a decade. The submarine will be equipped with advanced cruise missiles and torpedoes, giving it more firepower than any previous British attack submarine. The advanced on board life support systems enables the submarine, which has an advanced life support sytem, to circumnavigate the globe without needing to surface. The vessel will start service with the Royal Navy in 2009. (Photo by BAE Systems via Getty Images)
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