SUBSIM Radio Room Forums - View Single Post - Does Australia Need Nuclear Attack Submarines?

Cobber · 11-19-16, 05:08 AM

The main reason we can't have nuke subs downunder is because the nuclear support industry doesn't exist. We only have one nuclear power station in Australia and that is only a small facility. Because of this, if we did opt for nukes the cost to maintain them would probably be through the roof.

Regards,
Cobber

11-19-16, 05:08 AM	#2
Cobber Watch Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cooloongup, Western Australia, Australia Posts: 23 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Australian Nuke Subs The main reason we can't have nuke subs downunder is because the nuclear support industry doesn't exist. We only have one nuclear power station in Australia and that is only a small facility. Because of this, if we did opt for nukes the cost to maintain them would probably be through the roof. Regards, Cobber __________________ "It wasn't like this on 206" HMAS Wollongong - Heed the Call Fremantle Class Patrol Boats - the end of an era.