The Grumpy Strategists The post-Budget blues edition: Backloaded cash, unachievable plans and Collins dies young
May 17, 2024
The podcast delves into the challenges of Australia's Defense Budget for 2024, revealing a delayed $5.7 billion, unachievable acquisition plans, and a worsening workforce crisis. AUKUS sub crewing plans hint at the early end of Collins subs and integration of Australian submariners in US subs by 2032.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Detailed Analysis of Defense Budget Increase Over Decade
01:46 • 3min
Stagnant Funding for Strategic Circumstances
04:30 • 4min
Defense Sector Challenges: Workforce and Budget
08:40 • 6min
Challenges of Maintaining Collins-class Submarines Amidst Plans for Nuclear Submarines
14:33 • 7min
Australian Submariners in US Navy: AUKUS Program Analysis
21:15 • 5min