Australia launches planning for multi-billion dollar AUKUS dry dock, expanded naval base
The dry dock will be a centerpiece of the massive consolidation and expansion of shipyards and HMAS Stirling, potentially worth $20 billion.
The dry dock will be a centerpiece of the massive consolidation and expansion of shipyards and HMAS Stirling, potentially worth $20 billion.
Lawmakers are generally supportive of the Navy providing long-range views of their planning, but the service's record on delivering the documents on time is mixed.
The Navy says the facilities are not in any immediate risk, but 100 experts will evaluate the dry docks for necessary mitigation measures moving forward.