The future is here: Australia progresses new submarine

摘要

After years of uncertainty and delay, Australia's Future Submarine programme is now on course. The programme is set to deliver 12 diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) to replace the country's six-strong Collins-class SSK fleet, beginning in the early 2030s. With the delivery of the new capability costed at around AUD50 billion (USD38 billion), Project Sea 1000 is Australia's largest-ever defence investment. This cost includes ordnance, combat system development and equipment, land-based test and integration, science and technology, training systems, infrastructure, and integrated logistics support, as well as the boats themselves.