Uncertainty over when Australia’s nuclear submarines will be built | 7.30

The Morrison government has announced a major upgrade to Australia's fleet of Collins class submarines to extend their operational life. Spending almost $400 million on the six diesel electric submarines comes amid uncertainty about when their nuclear replacements will be built and ready for service, along with a hefty bill for the cancelled French contract. As Angelique Donnellan reports there are also big questions about local jobs and a proposed east coast submarine base

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