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Monday, October 27, 2008

$4.6m for next generation submarine study

Almost $5 million in funding has been given to an early planning program for the development of Australia's next generation of submarine.

Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon announced plans for the $4.67 million study into what Australia's submarines could look like in 2025.

"Submarines provide a vital military capability for Australia. A key Defence election commitment for this Government is focused on carefully planning for Australia's next generation of submarine," he said.

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