Maritime Underwater Future Capability
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Maritime Underwater Future Capability is the designation for UK
Ministry of Defence
studies to replace the Royal Navy's
s and follow on from the .
The MUFC project started as the Future Attack Submarine (FASM), which envisaged the Astute class replacing the s and FASM replacing the Trafalgar class. In 2001 FASM was cancelled and replaced by MUFC.
The MUFC could result in an entirely new design but is more likely to be a development of the Astute-class submarines for cost reasons. Reports (e.g. Defense News) have suggested that the MUFC studies may result in a single class of multi-role submarines to replace the Trafalgar class, SSBNs and eventually the Astute class. This would require a submarine capable of launching conventional land attack missiles, some form of nuclear missile (ICBM or tactical nuclear missile) as well as conventional submarine munitions including mines and torpedoes.
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Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)
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studies to replace the Royal Navy's
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
s and follow on from the .
The MUFC project started as the Future Attack Submarine (FASM), which envisaged the Astute class replacing the s and FASM replacing the Trafalgar class. In 2001 FASM was cancelled and replaced by MUFC.
The MUFC could result in an entirely new design but is more likely to be a development of the Astute-class submarines for cost reasons. Reports (e.g. Defense News) have suggested that the MUFC studies may result in a single class of multi-role submarines to replace the Trafalgar class, SSBNs and eventually the Astute class. This would require a submarine capable of launching conventional land attack missiles, some form of nuclear missile (ICBM or tactical nuclear missile) as well as conventional submarine munitions including mines and torpedoes.