Now that Defence Minister Kevin Andrews has made a commitment to support the naval shipbuilding industry in Australia, it is opportune to consider the technical, economic and strategic reasons to build in Australia the submarines that are to replace the ageing Collins-class boats. Kevin Andrews It is a salient fact that Australians have been historically, and continue to be, high achievers when it comes to technical innovation. The refrigerator (yes, the fridge), the underwater torpedo,…
