Final Coles Review into Submarine Sustainment
The fourth and final review into the Australian Collins Class submarine sustainment program, released today by expert John Coles, confirms that submarine maintenance and availability has significantly improved. The review findings have been welcomed by Minister for Defence David Johnston and Minister for Finance Mathias Cormann. The report found that two and frequently three submarines are now available for deployment at any one time. In the recent past, we were often reliant on a single boat. “The report notes remarkable progress in several areas,” Minister Johnston said.
Australian Navy Collins Class Submarines Update
to two years. This reform is part of the extensive transformation program being implemented in the Collins Class submarine fleet maintenance and sustainment following the Study into the Business of Sustaining Australia’s Strategic Collins Class Submarine Capability, led by Mr. John Coles (the Coles Review). Implementation of the Coles Review recommendations will improve Collins Class availability through a variety of mechanisms including the delivery of more efficient logistic support arrangements, implementation of performance based maintenance contracts with defense industry, and development