Billions set aside to extend life of ageing submarines

Australia’s $11 billion upgrade to keep subs afloat while navy waits for AUKUS

Collins class submarines will get a scaled-back upgrade to keep them at sea while Australia waits for the first nuclear submarines to be delivered.

Planned upgrades to ageing submarine fleet scaled back

A massive program of upgrades to Australia's aging fleet of Collins Class submarines, aimed at keeping them in the water a decade longer, is being scaled back.

Billions set aside to extend life of ageing submarines

Australia will spend $11 billion on a program to extend the service of the ageing Collins-class submarines until the arrival of the nuclear-powered AUKUS subs.

Marles announces $11 billion lifeline for ageing submarines

Australia will spend $11 billion to extend the life of the navy's Collins-class submarine fleet in a bid to fix a critical capability gap.

Marles launches $11b plan to keep ageing subs afloat

The extension of the Collins-class submarines will ensure Australia is not left with a capability gap before the arrival of nuclear-powered submarines through AUKUS.