Preliminary design review for SSN-AUKUS submarine programme completed ahead of schedule
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Preliminary design review for SSN-AUKUS submarine programme completed ahead of schedule

1 hour ago · Originally published 25 Oct 2026 8/10 Original headline: New nuclear sub design review finished ahead of schedule
The design review for the new SSN-AUKUS submarine, which locks in the vessel's configuration, was completed in July 2026 rather than the planned September date. This milestone allows for the procurement of long-lead components like reactor parts, keeping the programme on track for the first steel to be cut on the British hull next year.
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