Originally Posted by
SLXOwft
Navy Lookout has reported another nearly 7-month CASD patrol, this time by Vanguard - she was laid down 39 years ago last month and won't be replaced for at least another seven. I can only have sympathy for the crews and concern about the effects on retention and potentially recruitment.
I wonder if that means they are just working with fewer operating boats, or are refits taking a lot longer? One reason given for the lack of operational Astutes was lack of availability of the boat lift at Faslane as it's always occupied by a V class.