Australia's Ageing Submarine Fleet to Be Modernised

Australia's ageing submarine fleet to be modernised

The federal government will spend $11 billion upgrading Australia's Collins-class submarine fleet.

Australian taxpayers to pay $11bn to extend lifespan of ageing Collins-class submarines amid Aukus delay

HMAS Farncomb had been due to be retired this year, but is now expected to operate until about 2036Taxpayers will fork out an extra $11bn to extend the lifespan of Australia’s ageing Collins-class submarines for another decade, bridging the capability gap before the scheduled arrival of the first Aukus vessels in 2032.Originally designed to have a 30-year working life, the Adelaide-built submarines have already been operational for between 23 an…

Submarine wars: Labor claims it’s defence’s ‘natural party’

The Liberals have been accused of being “lazy” on defence and failing to plan for the future of one of the country’s most important military assets.

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