The original mistake was signing a contract with France in the first place. Turnbull and the RAN screwed up. Why would you do it ? Only if you haven’t read history. Macron ? Think De Gaulle post WW2.
Not even the pretence of cooperative behaviour. Looking after number one always.
Soryu class was the obvious choice. Australian propensity for insisting on modifying everything to “local requirements “ screwed the deal.
We dont demand variations or home build for the F35 so why for subs?
Oh I forgot . Pork barrelling in South Australia. Thats what drives defence policy. Pathetic