‘Don’t be stinky’: recruitment a ‘huge issue’ facing Aukus submarine program

As USS Colorado showcases the program in Perth, retired admiral Peter Briggs says personnel is one of the ‘huge issues’ it facesFollow our Australia politics live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia faces an uphill battle to recruit and train enough naval personnel to serve on submarines planned for the future fleet of nuclear-powered vessels under the controversial $368bn Aukus deal, a retired admiral has warned.As the Virginia-class submarine USS Colorado arrived at HMAS Stirling south of Perth on Tuesday for a month of routine maintenance and to help build Australian expertise,