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BAE Systems has launched Artful, the latest state-of-the-art submarine into the dock at its site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
The 97m long, 7,400 tonne nuclear-powered attack submarine - officially named at a ceremony in September last year - began edging out of her giant construction hall on Friday 16 May and was carefully lowered into the water on Saturday 17 May.
To see all the images and more go to baesystems.com/enhancedarticle/BAES_167121
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BAE Systems has launched Artful, the latest state-of-the-art submarine into the dock at its site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
The 97m long, 7,400 tonne nuclear-powered attack submarine - officially named at a ceremony in September last year - began edging out of her giant construction hall on Friday 16 May and was carefully lowered into the water on Saturday 17 May.
To see all the images and more go to baesystems.com/enhancedarticle/BAES_167121
Video released by BAE Systems
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![HMS Artful Enters the Water for the First Time [HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7kfzc_LYVPQ/mqdefault.jpg "HMS Artful Enters the Water for the First Time [HD]
BAE Systems has launched Artful, the latest state-of-the-art submarine into the dock at its site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
The 97m long, 7,400 tonne nuclear-powered attack submarine - officially named at a ceremony in September last year - began edging out of her giant construction hall on Friday 16 May and was carefully lowered into the water on Saturday 17 May.
To see all the images and more go to www.baesystems.com/enhancedarticle/BAES_167121
Video released by BAE Systems
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![British Soldiers Take Part in Exchange with Chinese Army - BBC News [HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7uZ-Aqs42nQ/mqdefault.jpg "British Soldiers Take Part in Exchange with Chinese Army - BBC News [HD]
The Chinese Army has invited foreign soldiers to join its ranks for the first time, as part of a week-long exchange programme.
Two British officers took part in the scheme at a top military academy run by the Peoples Liberation Army of China.
Steve Hewlett joined them.
Video released by BBC News
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![Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland (F81) Launches Stingray Torpedo [HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/94qlhQLL5DA/mqdefault.jpg "Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland (F81) Launches Stingray Torpedo [HD]
HMS Sutherland (F81), a Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy, test launches a Stingray torpedo.
Video released by The Press and Journal
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