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Originally Posted by Jimbuna
2030's?
Should have been retired ten years ago, a total failure my sources inform me.
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Given all the problems that have been and still are .... some have of course been fixed, the six boats that are operational would be replaced, which was intended from the beginning, but was extended in service. Money and suppliers who did not meet the requirements may be relevant reasons, but by 2030 it is said on the "paper" that the Collins class will retire. The boats began to be built in the early 1990's. The predecessor Oberon served well, though in other circumstances but was durable and reliable in more than five countries.