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Sky News host Peta Credlin says if Australia is serious about standing up to its “superpower bullies” then it needs submarines which are just as capable as theirs. Australia currently has a multi-billion-dollar contract with a French manufacturer to convert 12 nuclear submarines to normal diesel engine submarines which are not expected to be ready until around 2035. Ms Credlin said the government should seriously consider the nuclear submarine option given the current Collins Class submarines are “ageing and increasingly fragile," and the French model won’t be ready for at least 1...

Submarine equipment contract failure costs millions in compensation, rescuers left with old gear Posted ThuThursday 21 Australia had planned to upgrade rescue equipment to support submarine deployments. ( Print text only Cancel The Defence Department will tear up a contract with an American company for crucial submarine search and rescue equipment, in a move expected to cost the Commonwealth tens of millions of dollars in compensation. Key points: The decision is expected to cost tens of millions of dollars Older equipment will now be relied upon for search and rescue for several more years...

Australia's 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 Australia's future submarine fleet are growing, despite Federal Government assurances the most expensive defence project in the nation's history is on track. Key points: A former US Navy Intelligence Officer says Australia...

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 will reportedly increase the operational effectiveness of the boats in hazardous, shallow waters throu...

Why Does Turkey Want to Befriend Israel? Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan gives a speech. Elif Sogut/Getty Images Can Israelis trust President Erdoğan? Turkey announced it will reestablish its embassy at Tel Aviv, Israel, Al-Monitor reported last month. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reportedly chose Ufuk Ulutas, a veteran diplomat and Hebrew speaker, to fill the post. This comes soon after several historic normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab states. Turkey was the first Muslim country to recognize Israel’s sovereignty in 1949. Since then, Turkey had generally...