$90 Billion Australian Submarine Program Likely to Be Salvaged, Not Wrecked: Experts

$90 Billion Australian Submarine Program Likely to Be Salvaged, Not Wrecked: Experts
In this photo taken on October 12, 2016, a Royal Australian Navy diesel and electric-powered Collins Class submarine sits in Sydney Harbour. Peter Parks/AFP via Getty Images
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Defence experts say the cancellation of the troubled $90 billion Future Submarine Program is unlikely, despite extensive delays and calls to abandon the program amid a race to address perceived gaps in Australia’s defence capability.

The comments come as Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison held discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron to salvage the sinking deal.