Australia’s naval capability has come under sharp criticism, with concerns we may not be able to deploy a warship to Iran even if required. 

Speaking on 3AW Breakfast, defence expert Michael Shoebridge said the issue is not a lack of resources, but rather “a failure of imagination and of our political leadership”. 

Despite billions of dollars being invested into the navy under a long-promised continuous shipbuilding program, Shoebridge said the outcome has fallen short. 

Press PLAY to hear the alarming state Australia’s navy is in 

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