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December 16, 2001

The sixth and last of Australia's Collins-class submarines was launched on 7 November. The program is now five years behind schedule. The submarines are not fully operational due to problems with the combat operations system, an expensive flop that needs an even more expensive replacement.--Stephen V Cole