The Astute-Class Submarine Has A Message for NATO and the Russian Navy

The Astute-Class Submarine Has A Message for NATO and the Russian Navy

Key Points and Summary – The Royal Navy’s Astute-class is arguably the most advanced hunter-killer submarine ever built in the UK. This 7,400-ton nuclear-powered “ghost” is a master of stealth, using a quiet pump-jet propulsor and over 39,000 anechoic tiles to achieve the acoustic signature of a “baby dolphin.” Its Sonar 2076 suite is considered by many the most powerful in the world, allowing it to detect enemies from hundreds of miles away. Ar…