


Yet the defence policy did not set any money aside for replacements. The new cost was nearly double Canberra’s original estimate, and more than the $60 billion Canada plans to pay for a whole new fleet of 15 state-of-the-art frigates to replace its fleet of Halifax-class warships over the next two decades.Īustralian officials are now struggling with what to do with the project in the face of severe public and expert criticism.Ģ:05 Future of Canada’s Navy rolled out in Halifax The Australian government, which has been working for more than a decade to buy 12 French-designed submarines, revealed last year that the diesel-electric vessels will cost more than $80 billion – or more than $6 billion each. Supreme Court orders YouTuber to pay $175,000 for defaming Egyptian diplomatĪ new fleet of submarines may address many of those problems, but Australia’s recent experience suggests building a new fleet won’t be smooth sailing – or cheap. floods believed to be recovered, police say Canada sets sights on next plastic waste target: food packaging.Justin Trudeau and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau announce separation.
