HMS Astute on exercise in 2009 🇬🇧.

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#OnThisDay in 1913, HMS E1, the first of the E-Class submarines was commissioned into the Royal Navy.

The class was made up of 58 submarines and spilt into three groups. Group one and two were started before World War I and were replaced in due course by the L-Clas

Did you know the SDA forms a core part of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise🤝?

Alongside the Defence Nuclear Organisation and the Royal Navy, we all share the mission ‘To deliver capabilities, deter the threat and protect the nation 🇬🇧.'

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What is the SDA delivering?

🖥️ The design and construction of all new UK submarines
🌊 Available, capable and reliable in-service submarines
🇬🇧 The disposal of decommissioned UK submarines

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Derby is the home of 🇬🇧 nuclear propulsion production for our submarines, supporting global stability.

Defence Minister James Cartlidge MP 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 today visited the Rolls-Royce Raynesway site, speaking to engineers and viewing reactor components for future Dreadnought and #AUKUS submarines.

HMS Astute sailing from Kings Bay Naval Base Georgia USA 2011 🇺🇸.

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Every day across the UK and beyond, our people are working to deliver the SDA’s mission 👊.

This work supports the Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD) - the cornerstone of our national security 🇬🇧.

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On this day in 1984, HMS Turbulent, the second of the Trafalgar Class was commissioned into the Royal Navy 🇬🇧.

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Not sure what a naming ceremony is? Learn more about this tradition from SDA Director Submarine Acquisition Cdre Martyn Boyes.
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With its long history of shipbuilding dating back to the 1800s, Barrow-in-Furness is the home of the UK’s nuclear submarine building 🇬🇧.

In recognition of the vital importance Barrow plays, hear why our people like working there👇. #JoinSDA

Apply today: ow.ly/kkyR50RjFMP

Some more photos from Agamemnon’s naming ceremony.
Marking this milestone in the vessel’s construction, the submarine’s sponsor, Lady Sedwill named the submarine in the traditional way by breaking a bottle on her bow.
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The Royal Navy sixth Astute Class attack submarine has been formally named.
Agamemnon was named in a traditional ceremony at @BAESystemsMaritime shipyard in Barrow-In-Furness.

The first working submarine was a leather-covered rowboat invented by Cornelis Drebbel in 1620.

Drebbel went on to build two more, with the final one managing to reach depths of 15 feet.

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At the SDA we’re interested to see what you can bring to the team.

From new ideas to improved ways of working, if you’ve got something to offer apply for a role: ow.ly/MWB850RgXyW

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On this day in 1963 HMS Dreadnought – the UK’s first nuclear-powered submarine was commissioned into the Royal Navy 🇬🇧.

She was powered by a pressurised water reactor which enabled her to remain submerged for long periods.

#Dreadnought #CASD #NuclearDeterrent

On this day in 1903 HMS A2, the second of the A-Class submarine class was launched.

The A-class was the Royal Navy’s first class of British-designed submarines and the first class to have a bridge fin.

#OnThisDay

In the early 1960s the US Navy started working with bottlenose dolphins and Californian sea lions to help with mine detection 🐬.

Dolphins are known for being intelligent, sociable mammals and can reach speeds of more than 18 miles an hour.

#FactFriday

The SDA Technical Graduate Scheme is open until 12th May 🗓️.

With 15 places and an annual salary of £28,880, we’re looking for motivated and passionate graduates to become the UK’s engineers or scientists of the future 👊.

Apply: ow.ly/9ePL50Rc6IR

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Trafalgar Class submarine HMS Triumph silhouetted against the Middle Eastern sun, 2005 🌅.

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