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The Albanese government's plan to push ahead with the purchase of nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS deal is an extraordinary waste, writes Peter Boyle.
Issue of Collins class obsolescence before nuclear replacement enters service is defence minister’s top priority
Liberal leader is in damage control after his comments raised eyebrows, one analyst saying ‘there’s no way this is a plan’
An article in yesterday’s Australian trumpeted “Peter Dutton’s secret plan [as defence minister] to fast-track nuclear submarines”.
New analysis says major programs often end up costing more than is budgeted for and predicts inflation will impact on defence budgets