Defence spending is set to rise to $100 billion a year by 2034,in large part due to the risk of conflict in the Indo-Pacific as China rapidly builds up its military.
Defence firms fear the “sword of Damocles is about to drop” as the government seeks to stop the $50 billion budget from spiralling out of control.
At the head of the charm offensive is USS Annapolis’ commanding officer Commander James Tuthill who lead media on a tour of the submarine on Tuesday and spoke volumes of Perth.
Guy Griffiths described the sinking of the battlecruiser,saying:“We were hit with five torpedoes ... and the old lady listed to port ... she eventually rolled over and sank stern first. People didn’t have much time to get on deck and get overboard.”
The “Zero Chance” campaign dates back several years - the latest ads depict desperation and suicide contemplation. Its cost remains a secret.
A lack of skilled workers could derail the federal government’s ambitious plan to modernise the navy by building a fleet of frigates and drone boats in Perth.
The plan for Australia to buy “optionally uncrewed” boats for its navy came as a surprise to many. The purchase has left experts with many questions.
The navy’s $11 billion reboot is fine on paper - as long as we don’t need to go to war any time in the next decade.
The navy will expand its fleet of warships from 11 to 26 vessels under a radical $11 billion overhaul designed to prepare for possible conflict in the Indo-Pacific.
The Australian armada is sinking under a mountain of debt as it chases projects some argue aren’t fit for 21st century warfare.
A dramatic navy overhaul will double the nation’s number of warships and boost the firepower of the surface fleet,but risks angering Germany.