The Australian Navy's ageing Collins class submarine fleet will undergo a $23.7 million upgrade of its sonar systems, including the installation of an Australian designed and developed mine avoidance system.
Defence Minister Linda Reynolds will announce on Tuesday that Thales Australia has been awarded two contracts to undertake the upgrade, which will also include a new high frequency intercept array.
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Ronald Mizen is the Financial Review’s political correspondent, reporting from the press gallery at Parliament House, Canberra. Connect with Ronald on Twitter. Email Ronald at ronald.mizen@afr.com
