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Vanguard-class submarine HMS Victorious
Pictured is the Vanguard-class submarine HMS Victorious.
The Royal Navy has operated the UKs Continuous at Sea Deterrent since 1967 when the first SSBN or Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear HMS Resolution began patrolling armed with the Polaris missile system.
In 1996 HMS Vanguard, the first submarine armed with the Trident missile system, arrived on the Clyde and took over deterrent patrol duties from the Resolution Class.
The four Vanguard-class submarines form the UKs strategic nuclear deterrent force.
Each of the four boats are armed with Trident 2 D5 nuclear missiles. Like all submarines the Vanguard Class are steam powered, their reactors converting water into steam to drive the engines and generate electricity.
Fitted with world beating sonar, essentially their ears, the system is so sensitive they can hear vessels over 50 miles away
The British Army protects the United Kingdom's interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment in which all British citizens can live and prosper
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The Vanguard-class submarine HMS Victorious stands tall and mighty, a symbol of the Royal Navy's unwavering commitment to protecting the UK's national security. With its sleek design cutting through the water, it represents the pinnacle of maritime technology. Since 1967, when the first SSBN HMS Resolution embarked on its historic patrols armed with the Polaris missile system, the Royal Navy has maintained an unbroken chain of continuous at-sea deterrence. In 1996, HMS Vanguard took over this crucial duty from its predecessor and introduced the formidable Trident missile system into service. As part of a fleet consisting of four Vanguard-class submarines, these vessels form Britain's strategic nuclear deterrent force. Each boat is equipped with Trident 2 D5 nuclear missiles that can strike targets with unparalleled precision and power. Beneath their robust exteriors lies a sophisticated steam-powered engine that converts water into energy to propel them forward and generate electricity. But what truly sets these submarines apart is their world-beating sonar system - capable of detecting even distant vessels up to 50 miles away. It serves as their vigilant ears beneath the waves, ensuring they remain undetected while maintaining constant situational awareness. In this print capturing HMS Victorious against a backdrop of dramatic clouds at sea, we witness both strength and stealth personified in one remarkable vessel. The image encapsulates not only our nation's military might but also our unwavering dedication to safeguarding peace and security for generations to come.
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