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Future of the Royal Australian Navy
The Royal Australian Navy, although a significant force in the Asia-Pacific region, is nonetheless classed as a medium-sized navy. Its fleet is based around two main types of surface combatant, with limited global deployment and air power capability. However, in 2009, a white paper, Defending Australia in the Asia Pacific Century: Force 2030, was produced by the Australian government which set out a programme of defence spending that will see significant improvements to the RAN's fleet and capabilities. Australia released its Surface Fleet Review in 2024, which analysed the future of the RAN and outlined a procurement plan. The Defence White Papers released in 2013 and 2016, along with the 2020 Defence Strategic Update, maintained a relatively conservative approach to the Royal Australian Navy's force structure. These documents reaffirmed plans for a modest fleet comprising two landing helicopter docks, twelve diesel-electric submarines, twelve frigates and destroyers, and twelve offshore...
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