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<p>Designing and building submarines is one of the most complex activities that the
Ministry of Defence and UK Industry undertakes. Historically the Astute Programme
has suffered delays, as documented by the National Audit Office. Delays to the programme
are predominantly due to the fact that BAE Systems and its supply chain had to re-establish
the UK's nuclear submarine design, build, testing and commissioning capability following
the ten-year gap after the delivery of the last Vanguard Class submarines, as well
as addressing some unique technical challenges.</p>
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