First Hunter frigate keel laid after $15 billion cost blow-out
Australia's first Hunter-class frigate keel was laid in Adelaide on Monday. The program cost $15 billion more than planned and fell years behind schedule.
Why it mattersThe Hunter frigates are central to Australia's naval defence. Cost overruns and schedule delays push back when Australia will have these ships ready.
AustraliaThe project supports 2500 jobs in Australia; the first frigate won't arrive until 2032, leaving a capability gap in the interim.
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