Uncertainty over when Australia’s nuclear submarines will be built
Posted: 8th January 2023
The Morrison government has announced a major upgrade to Australia’s fleet of Collins class submarines to extend their operational life. Spending almost $400 million on the six diesel electric submarines comes amid uncertainty about when their nuclear replacements will be built and ready for service, along with a hefty bill for the cancelled French contract. As Angelique Donnellan reports there are also big questions about local jobs and a proposed east coast submarine base