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Is Perth ready to welcome nuclear submarines?

Is Perth ready to welcome nuclear submarines?

Officials are publicly confident Perth is ready to host nuclear-powered submarines. Others are worried by slow progress.

Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondent

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At least you don’t have to worry about submarines driving on the wrong side of the ocean.

As preparations for the navy’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines gathers steam, the head of the world’s most powerful navy gave a rare insight into the grassroots planning under way to welcome thousands of American and British submariners and their families to Perth.

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Andrew Tillett
Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondentAndrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

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