Why nuclear submarines can’t save us

<p>Australia is spending hundreds of billions of dollars on eight nuclear-powered submarines.</p><p>It’s estimated to be one of the biggest spends in the history of the Australian government.</p><p>So why are we buying them? Are they the best use of taxpayer money? And will they even be able to do the job they’re meant to do?</p><p>Today, former director of war studies at the Australian Army Research Centre and adjunct professor at UNSW Canberra Albert Palazzo, on whether new submarines can actually keep us safe.</p><p><br></p><p>Socials: Stay...