Australia's $11 Billion Lifeline for Ailing Submarines The Australian government has announced a plan to upgrade the nation's Collins class submarines at a cost of $11 billion.
The move is aimed at keeping the current fleet operational until new nuclear powered Virginia class submarines arrive from the United States under the AUKUS pact in 2032.
For years, maintenance issues and reliability concerns have plagued the Collins class submarines, raising questions about their lifespan.