Royal New Zealand Navy Discussions and Updates

[Xthenaki]

Hi Xthenaki.

Isn't Australia to build 8 new general purpose frigates at Henderson?
Could it be of advantageous in ordering our 4 new frigates from there too?

Hi Catalina
StevoJH posted above that filling Australias need for more frigates would keep NZ out of their building program for some time. Our first two replacement frigates (Min) will need to be sourced elsewhere. We will be in the expansion phrase for a long time so our ability to phase in new builds with adequate crew will require good planning. No one wants to see new builds laid up. So joining the continuous Naval replacement program that Australia has is now a no brainer for the future if and when we could join it.

 

[Armchair]

Hi Xthenaki.

Isn't Australia to build 8 new general purpose frigates at Henderson?
Could it be of advantageous in ordering our 4 new frigates from there too?

Australia has to build the yard and then its own 8 frigates so that would push that order into the 2050s. Too late for ANZAC replacement.
Edit. deleted matter already covered

 

[Xthenaki]

OK - so Sth Korea becomes another attractive alternative to throw into the mix with others as have been mentioned

 

[Catalina]

Australia has to build the yard and then its own 8 frigates so that would push that order into the 2050s. Too late for ANZAC replacement.
Edit. deleted matter already covered

Thank you for the information on Henderson. Yes such a delay that the construction and sequencing you refer to is unacceptable.