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Underwater costs: Australia’s move to nuclear submarines

Sep 23, 202129 min
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Australia's move to acquire nuclear-powered submarines and the scrapping its $90 billion submarine program with France has had diplomatic consequences – but what can be assumed about the costs, timeframes and local involvement? Plus, shipping costs, stock delays and supply chain stresses as the pandemic continues.

Guests:

Dr Marcus Hellyer, Senior Analyst specialising in defence economics and military capability, Australian Strategic Policy Institute

Elizabeth Jackson, Senior Lecturer, Curtin University

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