So extending the Collins class out to 2036 and
According to Reuters:
Albanese says announcement on numbers Monday, "This is about jobs, including jobs in manufacturing, and Adelaide in particular will be a big beneficiary of this announcement as will Western Australia,"
"When you talk about the issue of manufacturing submarines in Australia, that's an absolute priority for us," Albanese added.
As a side thought the USN is looking for a 20% increase in its SSN fleet by 2050
I presume Oz is going to get some sort of good deal on the Virginias if they are looking to replace them from 2040?
Originally Posted by
BBadanov
Yes we do - where do the Collins' names come from?
Two Admirals first to command a naval squadron in action (Collins), first Admiral born in Oz (Farncomb), an RAN VC (OS Sheean), three COs KIA (Capt Waller, Capt Dechaineux and LCdr Rankin). More deserving of commemoration that politicos IMO.
I understand the commission that gave the belated VC to Sheean recommended the names of those ex-RAN under considersation for the VC should be kept in continuous use as ship names.