Because the Royal Australian Navy plans to retire the oldest of its Collins-class submarines in the mid-2020s with 12 new submarines. The research described in this report was prepared for the Australian Department of Defence and was conducted within the Acquisitions and technology Policy Center of the RAND National Security Research Division under Contract SEA1000-2009-011. While the book has - Compliments of Christopher J. Skinner- stamped on the title page it remains in very nice condition.

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Title: Australia's Submarine Design Capabilities and Capacities: Challenges and Options for the Future Submarine
Publisher: RAND Corporation
Publication Date: 2011
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0833050575
ISBN 13: 9780833050571
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Very Good
Weight: 580 grams

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The Royal Australian Navy intends to acquire 12 new submarines to replace its Collins-class vessels. At the behest of the Australian government, RAND assessed the domestic engineering and design skills that Australian industry and government will need to design the new submarine, identified the skills they currently possess, and evaluated how best to fill any gaps between the two.

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Assesses the domestic engineering and design skills that Australian industry and government will need to design a new submarine, identifies the skills they currently possess, and evaluates how best to fill any gaps between the two.

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