Royal Navy Faces Criticism Over Renaming Submarine HMS Agincourt

The decision to rename the submarine HMS Achilles has drawn accusations of political correctness, with critics questioning the motive behind the change.

The Royal Navy announced that the seventh Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine will now be called HMS Achilles instead of HMS Agincourt.
Critics, including former defence secretaries Grant Shapps and Gavin Williamson, have labeled the renaming as 'woke nonsense' and an erasure of British military history.
Speculation suggests the name change was made to avoid offending the French, though a Royal Navy spokesperson emphasized its connection to the 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day.
Former defence secretary Ben Wallace dismissed the idea that the French would have been offended, calling the decision a distraction from more pressing defence priorities.
The Royal Navy stated the name Achilles was approved by the King and reflects a historical legacy, as six previous ships have carried the name, earning notable battle honors.