Role
HMS Artful is one of the Astute Class; the largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarines that the Royal Navy has ever operated.
These amazing machines – described as ‘more complex than the Space Shuttle’ – are some of the finest attack submarines in the world today. Well-equipped for every challenge, they combine world leading sensors, design and weaponry in a versatile vessel.
Their mission? Safeguarding our interests, supporting international partners and providing security at sea to make sure the global trade Britain and the world relies on can proceed without a hitch.