It appears Japan may think the same.
NEGOTIATIONS are continuing with Japan about acquiring the next-generation submarine fleet, the Defence Department says, following a reported offer from Tokyo to build the vessels with both Japanese and Australian labour.
The Mainichi Shimbun newspaper reports Japan officials have proposed to help build the submarines instead of exporting a new fleet, following concerns in Australia over the impact on the local shipbuilding industry.
Under the proposal, Japan’s defence ministry would co-operate with Australia in developing special steel and other materials for its new submarines, while Tokyo will be in charge of assembling them, the report said.
The Australian negotiators reportedly took “a positive stance” to the proposal, adding the two countries may strike a deal by the end of 2015.
Asked about the report, the Department of Defence said in a statement: “Work is progressing to explore options for a conventionally powered Future Submarine, and Australia is discussing issues relating to submarines with a number of countries, including Japan.
“No decisions have yet been made on the design and build of the next generation of Australian submarines.
“The government’s decisions will be based on reliable data evaluated against the Navy’s requirements.”
Bold emphasis added.
I read that as not assembled in Australia until the negotiations state otherwise.
The last sentence in that quote isn't supported by any historical standard. If the DMO and other usual suspects are involved, bank on the project being screwed up.
The Entrenched Defence Bureaucracy, is all about self-before-service.
As for getting Japan's support, it is odd that Carr and fans of Carr, don't have a problem with letting Japan swing in the wind if they get in a jam with the Chinese Communists.
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