Navy's Collins-Class Fleet 'Reduced To One Working Submarine' -- The Australian
THE navy's trouble-prone $6 billion submarine fleet has been reduced to one operational boat, raising serious questions about the long-term serviceability of the six Collins-Class vessels designed to serve as Australia's frontline strike weapon.
Chief of the navy Russ Crane yesterday confirmed a generator failure last week on board HMAS Farncomb meant the submarine would have to be returned to dry dock for urgent repairs.
Opposition defence spokesman David Johnston said by his count, the Royal Australian Navy's operational submarines were now down to one - HMAS Rankin - and the government had a major maintenance crisis to solve.
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More News On Australia's Submarine Fleet
Navy has only one working submarine left -- News.com.au
Collins submarine's generator fails -- Sydney Morning Herald
HMAS Farncomb Collin-class submarine in maintenance due to electrical failure -- Defence Professionals
Sub fleet dead in the water: Opposition -- ABC News (Australia)
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