According to information published by the Australian government on February 20, 2024, the Albanese Government detailed a strategic plan to significantly expand and upgrade the Royal Australian Navy's surface combatant fleet. The plan proposes to double the size of the current fleet, marking a substantial increase in naval capability not seen since World War II.
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| Royal Australian Navy's Anzac class frigate HMAS Warramunga. (Picture source: Australian DoD) |