SEA 1000 Submarine Programme Delivers Australian Counter Punch to Chinese Sea Power
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New submarine power
On May 2nd, 2009, the Australian Government issued a White Paper stating its intentions to acquire twelve new submarines for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The new replacement project, SEA 1000, is to replace the six Collins class submarines with a unique Australian design designated to "Defend Australia in the Asia Pacific Century".
As China is increasingly gaining dominance in the Pacific region, the need for a counter balance is crucial. Consequently, Australia...
