%T Maximising strategic options in constrained strategic circumstances: the future underwater warfare capability %I Submarine Institute of Australia %D 2007 %K Defence, %K Naval operations, %K Submarines %U https://apo.org.au/node/63441 %X To avoid a capability gap and retain an effective undersea warfare capability the future submarine must commence sea trials in 2022. Planning and initiation of long lead activities such as R&D are now on the critical path to inform decisions to be taken in 2010 on technologies likely to be available when the contract is let in 2016. %9 Report %A Submarine Institute of Australia