Then, from the early 2030s, Australia is scheduled to acquire three Virginia-class submarines from the US as the nation begins phasing out its fleet of ageing, diesel-powered Collins-class submarines.

A $5 billion plan to extend Australia’s Collins-class submarines has been left up in the air. Government-owned shipbuilder ASC revealed it is not ready to upgrade the first boat.

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