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SECURITYMay 26 · 14:16 UTCDEFENSE NEWSGordon Arthur

Australia starts ‘high-risk’ life extension of its submarine fleet

Australia has initiated a high-risk life-extension program for its Collins-class submarines, facing delays and criticism from auditors. The A$11 billion project aims to bridge capability gaps until new Virginia-class and AUKUS submarines arrive in the 2030s and 2040s, but auditors warn of poor planning and value-for-money concerns.

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Australian governmentorganizationCollins-class submarinestopicAustralian National Audit Office (ANAO)organizationAUKUSorganizationVirginia-class submarinestopicSSN-AUKUStopicTaigei-class submarinetopicRear Adm. Stephen Hughesperson
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