Unpacking the sub debate – with Christopher Skinner

<p>Thirty-year Royal Australian Navy veteran and editor of the <em>Nuclear Propulsion Roadmap for Australia</em> Christopher Skinner joins Liam Garman to unpack Australia’s ongoing submarine debate.</p> <p>The pair begin by analysing the current submarine question spurred by the technology sharing arrangements under the AUKUS deal, and analyse the differences between the proposed nuclear-powered submarines and the Attack Class.</p> <p>The podcast then dives into analysing whether Australia needs stopgap capabilities in the meantime while the new fleet is under construction.</p> <p>Finally, the podcast wraps up looking at whether nuclear powered submarines may spur interest in nuclear technology, and the geopolitical impacts of the France-Australia fallout.</p> <p>Enjoy the podcast,<br /> The Defence Connect team</p>