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All six of the Collins-class boats were expected to be retired by 2026, but the submarines have been upgraded, which will extend their service well into the 2040s.  

Subs From Down Under: Meet Australia’s Collins-Class Submarine These submarines were developed to travel distances while also being able to operate in varying environments from cool southern oceans to warm, shallow tropical waters. In December 2020, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) announced that its six domestically-built diesel-electric Collins-class submarines would be upgraded with the new Thales sonar systems. The Australian government would invest $23.7 million on the upgrades, which wi...

Joint media release Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, Minister for Defence Industry Navy’s Collins Class submarines will undergo significant upgrades to its sonar systems here in Australia through a multi-million dollar contract with Thales Australia. The two contracts, worth around $23.7 million, are for the design and implementation of the Mine and Obstacle Avoidance System and the High Frequency Intercept Array for the submarine fleet. The upgrades will not only enhance the capability of...

Australian Collins-class submarines to receive multimillion-dollar sonar upgrade December 29, 2020, by Naida Hakirevic The Royal Australian Navy’s six Collins-class submarines will undergo significant upgrades to its sonar systems in Australia through a multi-million dollar contract with Thales Australia. The two contracts, worth around AU$23.7 million, are for the design and implementation of the Mine and Obstacle Avoidance System and the High Frequen...