re Aircraft Carriers .... (just watch the video!), page-9

There was a short article in the Adelaide Advertiser newspaper page 3 today regarding the 12 subs. If there's this much money to be saved and possibly some time surely it's worth another look.

Partial quote:

"Centre Alliance Senator and former navy submariner Rex Patrick argues the government could save tens of billions of dollars and reduce technical risks if it engages a different international company to design the submarines to be built at the Osborne shipyards."

"Senator Patrick has been backed by fellow Centre Alliance Senator Stirling Griff, Australian Conservatives founder Cory Bernardi and independent Tim Storer."

"Recent government estimates showed the submarines could cost $100 billion to design, build and then sustain throughout their working lives in today's money."

"Some experts believe the final cost would be closer to $200 billion in 'out-turned' dollars, which includes provision for inflation".

""With the breakdown in negotiations it's time to walk away from the HMAS Turnbull class submarine and move to a different plan", Senator Patrick said. "For less than $20 billion Australia could have up to 20 highly capable near off-the-shelf submarines, built in SA, with the build commencing much sooner and modified and enhanced by Australian industry.""

"Defence Minister Christopher Pyne dismissed the criticism and said the submarine project remained on time and on budget."
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