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22/06/2006
Brown's pledge ends fears for the future of shipyard

The long term future of Barrow's shipyard is more secure today... Source: John Simpson, NW Evening Mail, 22nd June 2006


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22/06/2006
BAE will greet nuclear decision with open arms

The decision to renew Britain's nuclear deterrent will be welcome news for BAE SYSTEMS. Source: James Boxell, Financial Times, 22nd June 2006


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22/06/2006
KOFAC welcomes Chancellor's news

Keep Our Future Afloat Welcomes Chancellor's view on retaining our independent nuclear deterrent 22nd June 2006, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria


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21/06/2006
USA view on Trident replacement submarines

Prime Minister Tony Blair said the U.K. will decide before the next election whether to replace Trident nuclear missiles and submarines Source: Mark Deen in London at markdeen@bloomberg.net. Last Updated: June 21, 2006 12:27 EDT


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02/06/2006
Senior royal set to launch Astute seven weeks early

The Queen could launch Barrow's first Astute-class nuclear powered submarine next summer. Article by John Simpson, NW Evening Mail, 2nd June 2006


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02/06/2006
A great day for the town

Four years later than originally schedules but seven weeks earlier than expected. Source: NW Evening Mail, 2nd June 2006


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01/06/2006
Astute to launch early

THE first Astute-class nuclear submarine will be launched seven weeks early next year. Source: NW Evening Mail, 1st June 2006


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31/05/2006
Subs duo lead way on ship floor path to degree

Submarines' shop floor route to a university degree... Article from BAE SYSTEMS magazine 'Wavelength', May 2006


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31/05/2006
Novel sub work on or ahead of target

Two totally new assembly procedures implemented on first of class submarine Astute to enable installation of the ground-breaking new Sonar 2076 are on track to be completed on or ahead of schedule. Article from BAE SYSTEMS magazine 'Wavelength', May 2006


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31/05/2006
Forum focuses on affordable subs.

Barrow has played host to the second meeting of a high-powered forum, involving Submarines, the Ministry of Defence and the managing directors of eight key suppliers, set up to address affordability issues facing the future Astute programme. Article from BAE SYSTEMS magazine 'Wavelength', May 2006


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