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Collins-class replacement
![Japan’s Deadliest Sub to Join Australia’s Navy in Military Drill Japan’s Deadliest Sub to Join Australia’s Navy in Military Drill](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-07_18-47-17.jpg)
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?
![What Does Australia's Defense White Paper Actually Say? What Does Australia's Defense White Paper Actually Say?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-04_20-18-54.jpg)
What Does Australia's Defense White Paper Actually Say?
By Benjamin David Baker
When reading Australia's latest defense white paper, it's prudent to take stock of the greater picture.
![Why Australia Should Go With Germany for Its Future Submarine Project Why Australia Should Go With Germany for Its Future Submarine Project](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-01_23-48-02.jpg)
Why Australia Should Go With Germany for Its Future Submarine Project
By Heiko Borchert
The German offering for Australia's next-generation submarine requirement is unprecedented.
![How Will Australia Choose Its Next Submarine Builder? How Will Australia Choose Its Next Submarine Builder?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-28_13-48-27.jpg)
How Will Australia Choose Its Next Submarine Builder?
By Mina Pollmann
As France, Germany, and Japan promote their bids, a look at Australia's wishlist for its next submarine class.
![Could the French Barracuda Replace the Australian Collins-class Submarine? Could the French Barracuda Replace the Australian Collins-class Submarine?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-01_20-54-36.jpg)
Could the French Barracuda Replace the Australian Collins-class Submarine?
By Benjamin David Baker
The French companies DCNS and Thales reveal their finalized bid for Australia’s SEA-1000 program.
![Australia’s Submarines: The US Option Australia’s Submarines: The US Option](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-01_08-12-24.jpg)
Australia’s Submarines: The US Option
By David Hamon and Christine M. Leah
Why leasing U.S. boats might be Canberra’s best option.
![Could Saab Upgrade Australia’s Collins-class Submarine as a Stopgap Measure? Could Saab Upgrade Australia’s Collins-class Submarine as a Stopgap Measure?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-14_14-39-49.jpg)
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?
![Japan to Offer Australia Its Top-Secret Submarine Technology Japan to Offer Australia Its Top-Secret Submarine Technology](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-07_18-47-17.jpg)
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.
![Is Australia's New Prime Minster Bad News for Japan’s Submarine Bid? Is Australia's New Prime Minster Bad News for Japan’s Submarine Bid?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-07_18-47-17.jpg)
Is Australia's New Prime Minster Bad News for Japan’s Submarine Bid?
By Ankit Panda
Will Australia's leadership change throw a wrench into Japan's odds of winning the Collins replacement deal?
![Interview: Australian Senator Nick Xenophon Interview: Australian Senator Nick Xenophon](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-27_14-07-53.jpg)
Interview: Australian Senator Nick Xenophon
By Mina Pollmann
The Diplomat speaks with Sen. Xenophon about Australia's submarine deal.
![Failure to Communicate: Will Japan Fall Behind on Australia's Collins-replacement Contract? Failure to Communicate: Will Japan Fall Behind on Australia's Collins-replacement Contract?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-07_18-47-17.jpg)
Failure to Communicate: Will Japan Fall Behind on Australia's Collins-replacement Contract?
By Ankit Panda
Japan has the finest product on offering, but savvy PR pitches from its French and German competitors may edge it out.
![Australia to Build Entire New Surface Warfare Fleet Australia to Build Entire New Surface Warfare Fleet](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-05_15-00-07.jpg)
Australia to Build Entire New Surface Warfare Fleet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced major investments in Australia’s shipbuilding industry.