The announcement in 2021 that Australia would acquire nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) signalled a significant shift in Australia’s defence policy.
Australia is a country where the tyranny of distance has a significant impact for defence planners. The Australian area of interest is vast, and the task of securing it difficult, especially with limited assets. The role of the RAN in the protection of our interests is paramount, but exhaustive. RAN ships are required to travel vast distances not only within our littoral waters, but also within those of our Asian and Pacific neighbours.
The announcement in September 2021 that Australia would acquire nuclear-powered submarines (NPS) signalled a significant shift in Australia’s defence posture.
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