BLUF
The author argues Canada's submarine decision creates opportunity for Australian capability planning. A mixed submarine fleet may provide greater long-term operational flexibility. The accompanying commentary highlights the complexity, costs and the workforce demands of the proposal.Learning Outcomes
- Strategic Influences: Examines options for managing long-term capability risks while strengthening partnerships and maintaining credible deterrence throughout a major transition.
- Innovation: Explores alternative approaches to capability acquisition, industrial collaboration and sovereign shipbuilding to improve resilience and reduce program risk.
- Military Management: Highlights the challenges of balancing capability, workforce, funding and sustainment when managing multiple major acquisition programs simultaneously.
