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What will the RAN’s fleet look like in 2035? Indo-Pacific 2023 offered options
Posted By Jennifer Parker on November 14, 2023 @ 06:00
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[1] need: https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/access-to-the-sea-is-an-existential-issue-says-ran-chief/
[2] Indo-Pacific exposition: https://www.indopacificexpo.com.au/
[3] Fleet 2035: Sea power and the future of maritime warfare: https://www.indopacificexpo.com.au/seapower2023/
[4] defence strategic review: https://www.defence.gov.au/about/reviews-inquiries/defence-strategic-review
[5] independent analysis: https://www.defence.gov.au/about/reviews-inquiries/independent-analysis-navy-surface-combatant-fleet
[6] late September: https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2023-09-29/independent-analysis-navys-surface-combatant-fleet-received-government
[7] made public this year: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-25/retired-us-admiral-to-review-australias-warship-fleet/102262644
[8] early 2024: https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/with-delay-of-fleet-review-ran-must-be-prepared-to-fight-with-what-it-has-now/
[9] 2016 defence white paper: https://www.defence.gov.au/about/strategic-planning/defence-white-paper
[10] uncertainty remains: https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australias-hunter-class-frigate-program-must-be-stopped-and-redirected/
[11] Hunter-class frigates: https://www.navy.gov.au/fleet/ships-boats-craft/future/ffg
[12] 12 Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels: https://www.aspi.org.au/report/australian-maritime-strategy
[13] Australian National Audit Office report: https://www.anao.gov.au/work/performance-audit/department-defences-procurement-hunter-class-frigates
[14] was launched in 2021: https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2021-12-16/launch-first-arafura-class-offshore-patrol-vessel
[15] project of concern: https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-10-20/offshore-patrol-vessels-listed-project-concern
[16] TKMS: https://www.thyssenkrupp-marinesystems.com/en/products-services/surface-vessels/frigates
[17] Gibbs & Cox: https://www.gibbscox.com.au/
[18] Anzac-class: https://www.navy.gov.au/fleet/ships-boats-craft/ffh
[19] Taiwanese light frigate: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/05/taiwan-to-begin-light-frigate-construction-in-june/
[20] nine years: https://www.defence.gov.au/about/accessing-information/budgets/budget-2023-24
[21] 2019 ANAO report: https://www.anao.gov.au/work/performance-audit/anzac-class-frigates-sustainment
[22] US Arleigh Burke destroyer: https://www.surfpac.navy.mil/Ships/By-Class/US-Navy-Destroyer-Ship-Class-DDG/
[23] 85% commonality with the current Hunter class: https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/indo-pacific-2023/2023/11/bae-offers-evolved-up-armed-hunter-for-australia/
[24] previous offerings: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/10bn-bid-to-build-killer-fleet/news-story/79b1a53f122aacaf0ae9540015ec8e52
[25] Alpha 3000 design built for Saudi Arabia: https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/indo-pacific-2023/2023/11/navantia-shows-tasman-corvette-and-destroyer-aimed-at-ran/
[26] CIVMEC and Austal: https://navantia.com.au/three-australian-companies-partner-to-offer-australian-built-corvettes-in-response-to-the-royal-australian-navys-urgent-need-for-increased-strike-capability/
[27] corvette critics: https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/corvettes-are-not-an-option-for-australia/
[28] F110 design: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/08/navantia-lays-keel-of-spains-first-f110-frigate/