New frigates will cost $22,000 million

The government’s proposal to purchase new frigates is likely to cost the country at least $22,000 million over the next 30 years.

A new Just Defence report; Charting a new course: the case against frigates reveals the Mogami-class frigates’ initial purchase and equipping costs, as well at the through-life costs (operation, maintenance, refurbishment and weapons and sensor upgrades) come to between $22 and $44 billion, depending on how many warships are bought. Read more…‍ ‍