Keeping the fleet of six Collins class submarines at the leading edge of capability is a very high priority given their importance for the defence of Australia. While they have been steadily upgraded, the key to keeping them going is the Life Of Type Extension, which will extend the life of the fleet until the 2050s. This is a strategic necessity given the sedate pace of new Attack class deliveries, even assuming that they take place on schedule.
As things stand, the first LOTE is scheduled to begin in 2026 – and given that each boat will be out of the water for two years for a simultaneous Full Cycle Docking, the last one…
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