Astute Class Training Service

Housed in a purpose built training facility, Astute Class Training Service (ACTS) provides the Royal Navy with Operator and Maintainer training for the Astute Class submarine.

Highly efficient shore based training solution uses a mix of computer based training, real Astute Class equipment and high fidelity simulators to minimise the need for on-board training.

Key Facts:

ACTS IS delivered through Joint Venture company: BAE Systems, 50%; L3 Communications, 50%.
Contract to deliver training for boats 1-3 for 30 years, from 2007 to 2037.
Working closely with FOST, the mixed manning approach has allowed industry to deliver courses that previously had only been delivered by the UK Royal Navy.
Demonstrated as providing best value for money.