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King Commissions HMS Agamemnon as UK Begins Final Dreadnought Submarine

The moves signal a push to expand submarine production and the skilled workforce in Barrow.

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The Astute-class SSNs are being built at BAE Systems' Devonshire Dock Hall at the company's Barrow site. Credit: BAE Systems
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Overview

  • King Charles III formally commissioned HMS Agamemnon at BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness, adding the sixth Astute-class attack submarine to the Royal Navy’s roster.
  • Defence Secretary John Healey led the first steel cut for HMS King George VI, the fourth and final Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarine slated to enter service from the early 2030s.
  • The King conferred Royal Port status on Barrow, recognising the town’s central role in UK submarine construction and its wider civic regeneration efforts.
  • The government reported more than 13,500 defence nuclear jobs in Barrow, up about 1,000 since July 2024, alongside investment plans including a £200 million local transformation fund and £6 billion for the sector to boost build rates.
  • Agamemnon will complete on-site tests and sea trials before active service, with capabilities including Spearfish torpedoes and Tomahawk cruise missiles reported to strike land targets at up to 1,000 miles.