Abstract
Procuring a new fleet of submarines is a daunting task for any government. The capability requirements, technological challenges, project timelines, and costs involved all make submarine procurement a complex challenge. But, in Australia, procuring new submarines has become an unusually complicated endeavour. Australias Future Submarine Project which will replace Australias existing Collins-class fleet of submarines involves more than just technological, capability and budgetary considerations. Australias Future Submarines Project has become a key test of the Abbott governments commitment to domestic manufacturing jobs in South Australia, and is the most tangible symbol of Australias deepening security relationship with Japan
| Original language | English |
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| Specialist publication | East Asia Forum |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |