Originally Posted by
rattman
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/fede...14-p5crto.html
AU$50-58bn to purchase then maintain its 3 second hand Virginia class (australia uses whole life accounting)
AU$3bn they are investing in US shipyards
Australia will build 8 AUKUS class with the last 3 entering service between 2055-2065 allowing the three Virginia to be retired and maintaining a fleet of 8
Australia will become a Virginia component supplier.
AUKUS class will use US/Australian tactical information system and VPT's/VPMs for compatibility with US weapons
I somehow feel any war with China will be over by then. Use the subs to keep the Kiwis in check then I guess.