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Monday, October 04, 2010

$5b bill ahead for ships, aircraft

HNZMS Te Kaha (Meko 200)The Defence Force will need $5 billion for three big purchases in the next 20 years, including $2b to replace the Anzac frigates.

Defence Minister Wayne Mapp said a White Paper to be published next month would commit the Government to replacing the two ships when they become obsolete in 2030.

It is likely a contract to buy new ships would need to be agreed some time in the 2020s and each would cost about $1b.

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