Labor Commits to 12 New Submarines as Part of 2013 White Paper.

The article reports on the commitment of the Federal Labor Government to acquire 12 submarines for the Royal Australian Navy to be set up in South Australia, in which the commitment will be strengthened as part of the 2013 Defence White Paper. It says that the move will continue the relationship between South Australia and the Commonwealth in support of region's maritime industry. It also mentions the appointment of David Gould who will oversee the maintenance of the Future Submarine Project.