New British nuclear attack subs to start build by late 2020s

New British nuclear attack subs to start build by late 2020s

The government has confirmed that construction of SSN-AUKUS submarines will begin in the late 2020s, with the first UK boats expected to enter service in the late 2030s. Minister of State for Defence Luke Pollard provided the details in response to a written question from Ben Obese-Jecty, the Conservative MP for Huntingdon, tabled on 26 May. Obese-Jecty asked when the next submarine would be produced and whether it would be in line with the cont…