The need for a competitive tender
Avoiding a capability gap
Australia can build our future submarine fleet
Rule out the MOTS option
A number of people with a great depth of knowledge and experience of submarines and their technologies have given evidence to the committee that there are no military-off-the-shelf submarines that meet Australia's needs.
A national endeavour requires nation-wide support

Conduct of inquiry
Acknowledgements

Speculation regarding limited tender
Competitive process
Committee view

Conclusion

Expertise and skills in Australia
Capability and capacity
Costs
Economic advantages
Through-life sustainment and upgrades
Submarines and national security
Conclusion

MOTS
Shortcomings with overseas purchases
Engagement with Japan
The Soryu submarine
Evolved Soryu
Comparing capabilities
Extent of modifications
Conclusion

Determining requirements
Critical importance of right decision
Special requirements
Potential suppliers
French
German
Collins
Conclusion

White Paper—2009
Defence Capability Plan
Defence White Paper 2013
Election and new government
New or evolved design
Speculation about Japanese submarine