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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Nadeem Badshah

BAE investigating alleged sabotage of next-generation Royal Navy warship

HMS Glasgow in dock
HMS Glasgow is expected to enter into service in the late 2020s. Photograph: LPhot Bill Spurr/UK MOD Crown

An investigation has begun into an alleged incident of sabotage onboard a next-generation Royal Navy warship at a Scottish shipyard.

Dozens of cables on HMS Glasgow, which is expected to enter into service in the late 2020s, were “damaged intentionally” according to BAE Systems, the main contractor responsible for the construction and fitting out of the ship. Work has now restarted on the vessel after the discovery of possible sabotage this week.

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