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Australia is boosting defence spending as it looks to a rapidly rising and more assertive China and as decades-old American security guarantees look less ironclad.

Australia's ageing Collins Class submarines will soon get an upgrade but a decision on where to dock them is still delayed.

Australias troubled $80 billion submarines project is the largest Defence procurement in Australias history.

Department of Defence The winners of the third National Submarine Competition and Tour have enjoyed a rare opportunity to experience life as a Royal Australian Navy submariner during a tour of HMAS Stirling. The 12 lucky winners from across Australia went behind the scenes at Australia’s largest naval base, where submariners showed them the world-class technology and training they would experience as crew of a Collins Class or Navy’s future Attack Class submarines. Minister for Defence Pers...

Fresh fight over contracts another blow for $90b submarine project Share The Defence Department is refusing to sign new contracts with French shipbuilder Naval Group over the troubled future submarine project, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Defence Minister Peter Dutton stamp their authority by demanding all major strategic decisions be routed through their offices. Sources have told The Australian Financial Review the Morrison government is refusing to pay Naval Group’s profit margin ...

Government frustrations and concerns grow over Australias multi-billion-dollar submarine and warship programs Posted TueTuesday 23 updated TueTuesday 23 FebFebruary 2021 at 8:33pm Linda Reynolds has told Parliament she is annoyed with the slow progress of negotiations with the French. ( Share Print text only Cancel Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has expressed "frustration" and "disappointment" with the French company building Australias $90 billion future submarines as she prepares to confron...

Australias Attack Class submarine project faces criticism over rising costs and milestone delays WedWednesday 20 updated WedWednesday 20 JanJanuary 2021 at 7:17am Twelve new submarines are being constructed in Adelaide by French shipbuilder, Naval Group, but there are concerns. ( Share Print text only Cancel Concerns about the cost, delivery schedule and strategic value of Australias future submarine fleet are growing, despite Federal Government assurances the most expensive defence project in ...