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Australia’s Defence to get 12 new submarines – they will not be nuclear

Gillard announces submarine design cash Brisbane Times, May 3, 2012 – AAP  The federal government has allocated $214 million to the design phase for 12 new submarines. Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced the budget commitment on Thursday.

“In our strategic environment we need strong maritime capabilities and that’s why we need a potent submarine force,” she told reporters in Canberra The 2009 Defence White Paper proposed 12 new advanced submarines to provide Australia with formidable defensive and offensive capabilities.  They would replace the six existing Collins class vessels which are set to reach retirement around 2025.

The government previously has said that any new vessels would be built in South Australia and that they would not be nuclear powered…… http://news.brisbanetimes.com.au/breaking-news-national/gillard-announces-submarine-design-cash-20120503-1y07f.html

May 3, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL, weapons and war