Peter Dutton has warned that selecting a new design for Australia's nuclear submarines 'comes with delay and additional cost', arguing America's existing Virginia class submarines are 'the best option for us'.
Mr Dutton said that if the goal was to achieve a nuclear submarine capability as quickly as possible, then America’s existing Virginia class submarines are “the best option”.
The Liberal leader also warned that going with a new design rather than an existing class of submarine would lead to time and cost blowouts.“If you’re talking about a frigate, if you’re talking about a tank, if you’re talking about a submarine, the new design always comes with delay and with additional cost.“And that’s the risk around the [nuclear submarine] project.”
Despite his preference for America's Virginia class submarines, Mr Dutton said the opposition would support whatever decision the government makes.
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