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The Collins Class submarine remains one of the most capable conventional submarines in the world.
Australia's Collins Class submarine fleet will undergo a life-of-type extension (LOTE) at Osborne shipyard in South Australia.
The LOTE will keep the Collins Class submarine operationally capable and available into the 2040s, supporting the transition to Australia's nuclear-powered submarines.
- Budget: $4.3 - $6.4 billion
- Timeframe: First LOTE scheduled for mid-2026
- Industry: more than 1500 jobs
- Location: Osborne South Australia (LOTE) and Henderson Western Australia (sustainment)