# Australia cancels French submarine contract for AUKUS path

Date: 2021

The Collins-class submarines are Australian-built diesel-electric submarines operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The Collins class takes its name from Australian Vice Admiral John Augustine Collins; each of the six submarines is named after significant RAN personnel who distinguished themselves in action during World War II. The six vessels were the first submarines built in Australia, prompting widespread improvements in Australian industry and delivering a sovereign sustainment/maintenance capability.

## Drivers

- AUKUS security pact and Australian nuclear-submarine plan: https://factrail.ai/drivers/aukus-security-pact-and-australian-nuclear-submarine-plan

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## Methodology

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