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Royal Australian Navy Huon-class minehunters docked in a harbor on a cloudy day.

Australia's Mine Countermeasures Capability Eroding

Australia's ability to tackle sea mines has taken a hit, with its dedicated mine countermeasures force dwindling from six to just two ageing vessels, now barely holding on as a viable defence capability. The Royal Australian Navy has been forced to rely on a skeletal fleet, leaving a gaping gap in its coastal defence strategy.

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Sailors in uniform stand near a sleek, dark nuclear-powered submarine at a naval base.

Australia Boosts Deterrence with Nuclear-Powered Submarines

Imagine having a game-changing asset on the battlefield that can single-handedly shift the balance of power - that's the unparalleled impact of nuclear-powered submarines, as Vice Admiral Mark Hammond aptly puts it, a remarkable difference-maker in combat. With a proven track record of success, these submarines have consistently demonstrated their ability to deter and dominate in multi-domain warfare.

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