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ABC News
ABC News
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defence correspondent Andrew Greene 

Submariners push for new 'son of Collins' fleet before AUKUS nuclear boats arrive in 2040s

Submariners say a new version of the Collins-class sub is needed as a stopgap.

Former submariners with over 500 years of collective service in the Royal Australian Navy are warning a newer version of the Collins-class boat is needed as a stopgap measure before the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines start hitting the water in the 2040s. 

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