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Speculation on how the Japanese Australian submarine build might be structured.
I would suggest that this is an outstanding gesture of "trust and friendship" brother, and I am duly impressed!

I would add that my own Dad considered you Aussies the very best of friends and allies after his experience in SEA! I was a little "taken aback" when some of the Aussie brothers on DT thumped my head when I posted some concern about the F-35, but hey, I wouldn't be on SDF if they had shown a little respect??? LOL

Honestly! SDF is THE BEST, a real Forum, and not just ad copy and party line, and more than that, almost a Holy Brotherhood of kindness, camaraderie, and friendship! I can't express how much each of you mean to me! but in all honesty, I was a little slow to see the very real strengths of the F-35, and I did receive an education on DT, but with our mods there is a very patient and scholastic demeanor, apt to teach, and kind approach that makes learning a lot of fun.
 
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Aussies have a lot of cash to spend right now and they are investing well for the navy
Looks to me the trend will continue
At this rate the Aussies will also be a regional power after all they need it just look how big a country they are I think they waited a long time
A good time for Japanese to sell some naval equipment even UK is considering Japan patrol aircraft
Overall good progress

hmmmm, not entirely true, Aussies govt is in deep deep trouble financially and the commodity price (read iron ore and coal) has dived to much lower price.

It was true in 2013 and early 2014 that Aussies govt had a lot of cash, not anymore ... you see how quick the table turnaround
 

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Naval Today said:
Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer met HMAS Newcastle in Jervis Bay in the first week of March to review the ship’s readiness to deploy on Operation MANITOU.

The visit included the opportunity for Rear Admiral Mayer to view boarding party operations, damage control exercises, and speak with ship’s company.

During a brief to Newcastle’s crew, Rear Admiral Mayer emphasised the importance of the ship’s pre-deployment training.

He stated that this training, and the ship’s subsequent performance on operation, is essential to maintaining the Royal Australian Navy’s reputation.

The visit also provided an opportunity for Rear Admiral Mayer to present a number of medals to Newcastle’s crew, conduct a promotion ceremony and present a certificate of appreciation for 20 years service.

Newcastle’s crew have been put through their paces by Sea Training Group since sailing from Sydney at the start of the month. This has included exercising a number of scenarios such as boarding operations, force protection, and damage control to combat toxic hazards, fires and floods. These scenarios are designed to test the crew’s Mission Readiness to deploy on Operation MANITOU, the Australian Government’s contribution to maritime security, counter-piracy and counter-terrorism in the Middle East region.

After Mission Readiness certification the crew will return to Sydney. Newcastle will deploy on Operation MANITOU in early April 2015.
 

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Naval Today said:
Australian Navy’s HMAS Success has again proven her flexibility by providing short notice logistical help to a United States 6th Fleet Task Force operating off the east coast of Africa.

The tanker auxiliary oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys suffered a breakdown which, for a time, prevented her from refuelling or re-supplying the vessels of Task Force 63.

With destroyer USS Oscar Austin and frigate USS Simpson running low on fuel, Success was directed to proceed south at best speed from the vicinity off the Yemeni Coast, to provide assistance.

It took 60 hours for Success to reach the three vessels, and her embarked S-70B-2 Seahawk helicopter – call sign ODIN – launched early in the morning of 23 February and commenced transferring cargo from Joshua Humphreys to Oscar Austin.

Meanwhile, Success commenced a replenishment at sea – liquid with Simpson, passing over 450 cubic metres of F76 diesel and 15 cubic metres of F44 aviation fuel.

On completion of the replenishment with Simpson, Oscar Austin was then supplied with more than 900 cubic metres of F76 diesel, during two hours alongside.

ODIN returned to Success after successfully transferring 106 pallets over almost five hours in the air.

Once Oscar Austin had received all her fuel, Task Force 63 departed to continue its original mission after almost eight hours of continuous replenishment operations.

Riding considerably higher in the water after passing more than 1,200 tonnes of cargo and fuel, Success moved on for her next tasking.

Success remains on Operation MANITOU in the Middle East until her return to Fleet Base East in June. Success’s flexible tasking includes support for Task Force 53, which provides logistical support for allied ships in the region, and as an integral unit of Combined Task Force 150, contributing to maritime security and counter terrorism, as part of the Combined Maritime Forces.

Way to go...and a big 'Atta Boy to our friends and allies from Down Under for the much appreciated naval assist!
 

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Pacific Sentinel said:
STIRLING, Australia - The Los Angeles class fast attack submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) partnered with the Royal Australian Navy in March to strengthen its warfare capabilities through an annual joint exercise, Lungfish 2015.

Lungfish 2015 is a tactical development exercise between the two navies that trains and teaches tracking methods of both nuclear and diesel submarines.

In a direct response to the U.S. Pacific Fleet's priority to enhance anti-submarine warfare abilities, the submarine's crew participated in two anti-submarine missions and joint submarine command courses while deployed to Perth, Australia. The joint exercises allowed for the U.S. Navy to learn and gain knowledge from the Australian diesel submarine HMAS Rankin.

In addition to the skills developed, the week long exercise strengthened the ties between the United States and Royal Australian navies.

"There is no substitute for this experience," said Lt. Cmdr. Chris Brown, Albuquerque's executive officer. "You can simulate this in a trainer, but it is quite different when you have a top-of-the-line diesel submarine being expertly operated by its crew. You really get a chance to see how you perform under pressure."

Albuquerque is the nineteenth ship in its class and is homeported in San Diego, California. The ship is capable of supporting a variety of missions including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, strike, intelligence collection and mine warfare.

The Alburquerue is a Flight I Los Angeles class nuclear attack submarine that was commissioned in 1983, 32 years ago. She is still in active service.

The Rankin is the last of the Collins class diesel electric boats, and was commissioned in 2003, twelve years ago.

The nuclear boat has a lot of advantages...but you can also see the improvements in hull form that the Collins class benefits from being built 20 years after the Alburquerue.
 

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The Alburquerue is a Flight I Los Angeles class nuclear attack submarine that was commissioned in 1983, 32 years ago. She is still in active service.

The Rankin is the last of the Collins class diesel electric boats, and was commissioned in 2003, twelve years ago.

The nuclear boat has a lot of advantages...but you can also see the improvements in hull form that the Collins class benefits from being built 20 years after the Alburquerue.

I hate to admit it but, what benefits in hull form are that obvious in the Collins????
 

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I believe the conning tower or the sail is designed much more fluid dynamic if you compare the two, probably due to the advancement in welding technology.

I remember reading somewhere that there were three specific hull problems with the Los Angeles class which were subsequently addressed in the Virginia class. The two that I can remember is; (i) a non hardened sail which restricts it from some Artic missions; and (ii) it is unstable at slow speed (1-3 knots) and presents problem for SpecOps.
 
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