A Trident nuclear submarine has finished a record seven‑month deployment, returning to Faslane naval base after 217 days submerged. The patrol began in April and concluded in late October, with the crew welcomed by the defence secretary upon arrival. The extended mission highlights concerns over the maintenance pace of the ageing fleet and its effects on personnel.
HMS Vengeance’s seven-month patrol prompts concerns about slow pace of maintenance of ageing fleet and impact on crewA Trident nuclear submarine has concluded a record seven-month deployment, returning to the Faslane naval base in Scotland where its crew was greeted by the defence secretary, Wes Streeting.HMS Vengeance began its patrol on 12 April and spent 217 days submerged before returning on Sunday, having left the country when Keir Starmer was in Downing Street and Manchester United were third in the Premier League. Continue reading...
