Jan 29, 2025 · King Charles was involved in a decision to change the name of a new royal submarine from HMS Agincourt to HMS Achilles, a move that was branded "woke nonsense" by former defence secretary...

HMS Achilles (also known as Astute Boat 7) is an Astute-class nuclear-powered fleet submarine under construction for the Royal Navy and the seventh in her class. The boat has had its name changed twice, having previously held the in-work name of Ajax and Agincourt .

Jan 27, 2025 · The Royal Navy has announced it is changing the name of a new submarine from HMS Agincourt to HMS Achilles, in a move branded "woke nonsense" by former Defence Secretary Grant Shapps.

Jan 26, 2025 · In a surprising announcement on Sunday evening, the Royal Navy revealed that the seventh and final Astute-class nuclear-powered submarine, previously named HMS Agincourt, will now be called HMS Achilles.

May 14, 2018 · Agincourt will complete the Royal Navy’s seven-strong fleet of hunter-killer attack subs, the most powerful to ever enter British service, whilst our nuclear deterrent is the ultimate defence against the most extreme dangers we could possibly face.

Jan 27, 2025 · The submarine will be the 7th RN vessel to carry the name, most recently a Leander-class frigate named Achilles served from 1968-90. The most famous HMS Achilles was the Second World War cruiser manned by New Zealand sailors and ultimately transferred to the Kiwis, carrying the HMNZS prefix from 1941-46.

May 16, 2018 · HMS Agincourt and her Astute class sisters are the largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy, combining world leading sensors, design and weaponry in a versatile vessel.

Feb 1, 2025 · The vessel – an Astute-class submarine which is currently under construction in Barrow-in-Furness – was due to be named HMS Agincourt after an English victory over the French in 1415.

Oct 30, 2024 · Reports suggest that, at the time of the incident, the nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) HMS Agincourt was in the DDH building, where it is being completed as the last of the seven-strong Astute class.

HMS Agincourt (also known as Astute Boat 7) is an Astute-class nuclear-powered fleet submarine under construction for the Royal Navy and the seventh in her class. The boat's name was confirmed in May 2018, having previously held the in-work name of Ajax.