Mind the capability gap: what happens if Collins class submarines retire before nuclear boats are ready?
by Tory Shepherd from World news | The Guardian on (#698YV)
Nuclear subs are the first pillar' of Aukus, but defence experts are pointing to the second pillar - hypersonic weapons, AI and drones
Every galah in the pet shop is talking about a capability gap", former defence secretary Dennis Richardson memorably said.
Those galahs" include defence experts, policymakers and industry, who are all fretting about whether Australia will be left vulnerable when the ageing Collins class submarines are retired.
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