She displaces 7,800 tonnes dived and is 97 meters long. HMS Astute was launched on 8 June 2007 as the first of class. She would also have massively increased firepower and will be equipped from day one to operate cruise missiles. Under the "Smart Acquisition" program, Astute was to be built about one fifth more quickly than earlier boats, will have lower running costs and will have a much smaller ship's company. Advances in the technological areas of digitisation, miniaturisation and processing of information gathered, will enable the submarine to become an increasingly valuable asset in covert intelligence gathering operations." The introduction of new secure communications links will provide the improved connectivity essential for operating in conjunction with other task force units. Operations in direct support of surface forces are becoming a far more important part of the submarine service's operations. The challenge now is to realise the full potential of the SSN across its wider range of taskings. "The services SSN community has made a decisive break away from its Cold War emphasis on anti-submarine warfare (ASW)to embrace the Navy's new operational concept of Maritime Contributions to Joint Operations. The role of the submarine in the Royal Navy is changing as Rear Admiral Stevens, Flag Officer Submarines (FOSM), explained.
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