Day one of Pacific 2015 International Maritime Conference & Exposition. Rolling blog post - updated throughout the day.
The Government's competitive evaluation process for Australia's next fleet of future submarines is entering a critical phase over the next couple of months. Will a change in Prime Minister rock the boat? Some say yes. Others are looking to the change of leadership to increase the chances of a local build. Here's what some commentators had to say.
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The Collins class submarines have been designed specifically for its defence and two-ocean surveillance role in the Royal Australian Navy. Designed to be as quiet as advanced technology can achieve, The Collins Submarine has been developed from five generations of submarines designed and built by the Swedish Navy.
The Defence Minister Kevin Andrew visited Australian Submarine Corporation (ASC) yesterday amid a wave of controversy surrounding the proposed "competitive evaluation process" the Government will use to choose the prime contractor.
Mr Andrews reinforced statements made by the Treasurer and Prime Minister in relation to the how suppliers will be selected for the $20-40 billion SEA 1000 project (Collins Class Submarine Replacement).
Various Australian Government ministers today clarified their positions after the surprise announcement of an "Open Tender" process for the Collins Class Replacement by South Australian Senator Sean Edwards. Mr Edwards claimed on Monday that Prime Minister Tony Abbot has promised an open tender in return for his vote in the leadership spill. That promise, if it ever occurred, now seems in doubt.