Frigate Sustainment Programme - Phase 1
The Frigate Sustainment Programme (FSP) has been established to extend the service life of the Anzac frigates to the mid-2030s. This is the first phase of a four phase programme, each phase lasting between three to five years.
Rather than taking the ships out of service for a single extended period, the work is planned to take place incrementally through the extended service life during standard maintenance periods. This aims to ensure the frigates are available for training, operations, and contingencies while the programme is implemented.
As the projects are a refresh or replacement with modern versions of existing systems, they are typically non-complex projects that can be delivered through the existing NZDF capability branch and logistics command management processes. In most cases, the dockyard support contract or existing supplier in service support contracts will be used.
Phase One of the programme was approved in April 2023 and is made up of eight projects that will deliver replacement of critical machinery, structural work, and control systems.
Last Updated: October 2023