HMS Artful, an Astute-class nuclear-powered fleet submarine, is shown at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde on March 4, 2025, in Faslane, Scotland. (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Two People Arrested After Failed Attempt to Enter HM Naval Base Clyde
Authorities confirmed to Fox News Digital that two people were arrested on Thursday after unsuccessfully attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland. One suspect was an Iranian man, while the other was a woman of unknown nationality, The Telegraph reported.
Police Confirm Two Suspects Apprehended
“Around 5pm on Thursday, 19 March, 2026, we were made aware of two people attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde,” Police Scotland said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “A 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman have been arrested in connection and enquiries are ongoing.”
The Telegraph added that the male suspect was of Iranian nationality, while the woman’s citizenship had not been immediately identified.
Incident Details: Turned Away for Lack of Proper Passes
Citing The Times, The Telegraph reported the suspects were turned away from the base as they lacked the correct passes. They were later arrested nearby for allegedly acting suspiciously in the vicinity.
Royal Navy: Investigation Remains Ongoing
A Royal Navy spokesperson told Fox News Digital: “Police Scotland have arrested two people who unsuccessfully attempted to enter HM Naval Base Clyde on Thursday 19 March. As the matter is subject to an ongoing investigation, we will not comment further.”
HM Naval Base Clyde: Key UK Nuclear Deterrent Base
HM Naval Base Clyde — commonly known as Faslane — is regarded as the primary base for the United Kingdom’s missile fleet. The Royal Navy describes the facility as home to the core of the Submarine Service, including the nation’s nuclear deterrent and the new generation of hunter-killer submarines.
Base Hosts Entire UK Submarine Fleet
According to the UK Parliament, the Royal Navy currently operates a fleet of nine submarines, all based at HM Naval Base Clyde.
“Five of those are conventionally-armed nuclear-powered attack submarines of the Astute class. A further four are ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) of the Vanguard class that comprise the UK’s submarine-based nuclear deterrent,” it stated.
