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Australia's Collins-Class Submarines Enter a 20th Year of Trouble

Australia's Collins-Class Submarines Enter a 20th Year of Trouble

By Robert Green
A Swedish shipyard’s troubles and Australia’s quest for new submarines.

Japan’s Deadliest Sub to Join Australia’s Navy in Military Drill

Japan’s Deadliest Sub to Join Australia’s Navy in Military Drill

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Is Tokyo showcasing its high-tech submarine to boost its chances to win a major defense contract in Australia?
Could Saab Upgrade Australia’s Collins-class Submarine as a Stopgap Measure?

Could Saab Upgrade Australia’s Collins-class Submarine as a Stopgap Measure?

By Benjamin David Baker
The Swedish company Saab Kockums offers to upgrade Australia’s subs while Canberra decides who will replace them. Is it worth it?

Australia’s Submarine Debate: Shipyards and Seas

Australia’s Submarine Debate: Shipyards and Seas

By Helen Clark
The debate often misses the regional context surrounding Australia’s submarine program.

Japan to Offer Australia Its Top-Secret Submarine Technology

Japan to Offer Australia Its Top-Secret Submarine Technology

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo has disclosed additional details of its offer to replace the Royal Australian Navy's Collins-class subs.

Japan Approves Disclosing Secret Sub Info to Australia

Japan Approves Disclosing Secret Sub Info to Australia

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The game is on! Japan officially announces that it will bid for a contract to build 12 submarines in Australia.

Australia's Botched Sub Bidding Process Upsets Sweden

Australia's Botched Sub Bidding Process Upsets Sweden

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A letter outlines why Sweden feels snubbed for not having been invited to bid for Canberra's new submarine fleet.
Is Germany Still in the Race for Australia’s Biggest Arms Deal of the Century?

Is Germany Still in the Race for Australia’s Biggest Arms Deal of the Century?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Angela Merkel is aggressively pushing for Germany to win a contract to build 12 submarines.

Australia Wants Japanese Sub Propulsion

Australia Wants Japanese Sub Propulsion

By Clint Richards
Size, technology and stealth are proving too great a draw for Canberra.

Australia May Buy ‘Off-The-Shelf’ Japanese Subs

Australia May Buy ‘Off-The-Shelf’ Japanese Subs

By Clint Richards
Although a risky sale in Australia, the benefits may be too great for either side to pass up.

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