How the Collins submarine fleet went from near zero to hero

Summary

1. Dysfunctional relationships among stakeholders hindered effective submarine sustainment.
2. The review identified systemic support issues, not submarine design flaws.
3. Implementing Coles review recommendations significantly improved submarine availability.
4. Review's success offers lessons for future defence project management, especially for nuclear submarines.

References

• Media Check: The STRATEGIST Australian Strategic Policy Institute ASPI Australian Commonwealth-owned independent, think tank: HIGH CREDIBILITY
• Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC