Munitions loaded and unloaded from HMS Anson

Community | 18th May 2026, 19:50 | Published by GBC News

There has been plenty of movement around the Royal Navy submarine,

HMS Anson, during its stay on the Rock.

This weekend saw loading and unloading of munitions at the South Mole.

HMS Anson is an Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, capable of carrying torpedoes and cruise missiles.

The Royal Navy says she "represents the cutting edge of the United Kingdom's military capabilities".