Monday, 7 March 2016

Just how long can submarines remain operational? (James Goldrick, ASPI The Strategist)

Image courtesy of Department of Defence

The current controversy over Australia’s Future Submarine Program, its schedule and the associated life-of-type of the current Collins class has resulted in much hyperbole as to the difficulties associated with keeping elderly boats in operation. A quick survey of the state of affairs in the major submarine operators overseas may provide some context to concerns that the Collins class will have to run for well over 30 years of service.

http://www.aspistrategist.org.au/just-how-long-can-submarines-remain-operational/

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