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Australia Announces Multi-Million Dollar Investment to Boost Defence Capabilities December 31, 2020 Updated: December 31, 2020 The Australian federal government has announced two significant investments to boost the Australian Defence Force (ADF)’s capabilities in the lead-up to 2021: the expansion of its air force’s Poseidon aircraft fleet and an upgrade of the navy’s Collins-class submarine fleet. On Dec. 30, Defence minister Linda Reynolds released the plan to acquire two more P-8A Poseidon surveillance and response aircraft for the Australian Air Force, bringing th...

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 the Collins Class fleet but will provide a boost to Australian Defence industry and support Austral...