$6.1bn project
1,300 jobs

Adelaide is home to both full-cycle docking and life-of-type extension project for the current fleet of Collins class submarines to maintain submarine capability prior to the introduction of nuclear-powered conventionally armed submarines.

  • Full-cycle docking is already underway
  • Life-of-type extension due to commence 2026
  • 20+ year project

Project lead: ASC

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