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U.S. Navy Virginia-Class vs. Astute-Class: Which Submarine Is the Best on Earth?

Key Points and Summary - A comparison between the UK's Astute-class and the U.S. Virginia-class Block IV nuclear attack submarines reveals two highly capable but distinct designs shaped by national ...
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Astute-Class: The ‘Stealth’ Submarine That Makes the US Navy Jealous

Key Points and Summary: The United Kingdom's Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarines are considered among the world's best, drawing favorable comparisons to the US Navy's Virginia-class. -The ...
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Britain’s Newest Astute-class Nuclear Submarine Makes Waves in Operation HIGHMAST

As I noted in an April 11, 2025, article for The National Interest titled “The Royal Navy’s New Astute-class Submarine Is Nearing Active Service,” the Astute-class subs are the biggest and baddest (in ...
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Royal Navy Commissions New Astute-class Attack Submarine

The newest sub in service of the Royal Navy is part of the Astute class of fast attack submarines. Fast attack submarines, like the HMS Agamemnon, are designed to wreak havoc on enemy shipping during ...