Australia is planning to double the size of its navy. This will create the largest fleet since the Second World War.
The Australian Navy published the details of its new fleet construction plan in February. According to the plan, the navy is to be significantly expanded and modernised. The aim is to maintain the country's ability to deal with regional and global threats to its interests and general security. This includes not least the ability to operate fully within a multinational framework - especially in co-operation with the USA, Japan and European partners - and to contribute to collective protection. At the heart of Australia's defence planning is China's increasingly aggressive posture.
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) currently has seven ANZAC-class frigates, three HOBART-class destroyers and three BAY- and CANBERRA-class amphibious warships in service. Over the next 20 years, the number of units is to be doubled, primarily through the introduction of two new frigate classes and corvette-sized unmanned units. In addition to the introduction of
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