Defence Frigate System Upgrade: Additional Funding

Published: 30 Jan 2025

Category: Cabinet material

This publication provides the 2017 Cabinet decision to commit an additional $148 million of capital expenditure to cover the higher than estimated cost for installation of the Frigate Systems Upgrade.

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The pack comprises the following documents:

  • The December 2017 Cabinet paper and associated Minute of Decision Defence Frigate Systems Upgrade: Additional Funding [CBC-17-MIN-0037 and CBC-17-SUB-0037]

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