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The Royal Australian Navy is poised to expand its firepower over the next decade, in line with the 2023 Defence Strategic Review.Summary
- Upgrades to the existing Hobart class destroyers and six large optionally crewed* surface vessels acquired.
- Hunter class frigates reduced to 6.
- 11 new general-purpose frigates.
- Total planned missile cells increase from 432 to 528.
- Crew shortages challenging.
*Optionally crewed" refers to vessels that can operate with or without a crew, designed for flexibility in various missions. These vessels can perform tasks remotely or with personnel on board, depending on the operation's needs, enhancing safety and endurance capabilities.
References
- Media Check: The STRATEGIST Australian Strategic Policy Institute ASPI Australian Commonwealth-owned independent, think tank: HIGH CREDIBILITY
- Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
- ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME)
- RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC
