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Australia lays out scope of ‘life-of-type extension‘ for Collins-class submarines

Collins-class submarines HMAS Collins , HMAS Farncomb , HMAS Dechaineux , and HMAS Sheean are seen here in formation. The boats will be upgraded from 2026 under the ‘life-of-type extension' programme.
The Weekly Times

Richard Marles on Collins class submarines and reveals ‘ongoing conversations’ to bring more US troops to Australia

The Defence Minister has revealed the future of Australia’s ageing Collins class submarines and what the controversial Darwin Ship Lift Facility means to the NT - and the US. Read what he said. With ...
Jane's Information Group

All six of Australia's Collins-class submarines to undergo life-of-type extensions

Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton has confirmed that all six of the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) Collins-class submarines will undergo major life-of-type extensions (LOTEs) to avoid a ...
Shephard Media

AUKUS plan B? Japan’s submarines stopgap gains traction

Australia’s Collins-class life of type extension has revived debate over whether Canberra needs a contingency plan as risks to every stage of the AUKUS pathway mount. With Japan newly open to exports, ...
The Courier-Mail

Richard Marles on Collins class submarines and reveals ‘ongoing conversations’ to bring more US troops to Australia

With Australia’s first nuclear powered sub not due until about 2032, it was reported this week the government had set aside $11bn to keep the in-service Collins class operational. In 2020, the former ...