The Opposition would fast-track plans to buy new Offshore Combatant Vessels (OCV) - a multi-purpose warship displacing up to 2000 tonnes and capable of long-endurance border protection tasks.
However, some are a little confused. They would consider a defective U.S. requirement built in part by an Australian effort:
Senator Johnston said he was particularly impressed with the US Navy's Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), a cutting edge trimaran designed by WA-shipbuilder Austal.
Maybe someday we will actually get some politicians that study warfare instead of rent-seeking.
