Well if that's correct, I'll claim two for two.
Great news if so... the right decision.
EDIT - this is a very interesting story if true.
In the short term, three Virginia class boats.
In the medium term, options on two more.
In the long term, next gen Astute.
So the likelihood that the RAN will be operating a mixed fleet?
Fascinating - so that's what they meant by a genuine three nation solution.
Concurrent with this is the last in the series of the SMHs red alert series - which has infuriated those of a far left leaning persuasion.
Two suggestions - reintroduce national conscription, and not just for young people, in large part to snap the population out of complacency - not sure how that would play politically!
And secondly - Australia should openly host US nuclear weapons - the record showing that if you've got `em you're less likely to be threatened.
That'll get everyone thoroughly up in arms (sorry) and have to say, I completely agree with that suggestion.
Last edited by tartare; 9th March 2023 at 00:38.