So, what percentage of the fault lies with the ADF side ( specs, procurement, maintenance etc..) and what percentage lies with the airframe and /or manufacturer ?
Is it a case of trying to 'Australianise' an airframe and failing ( yet again) ?
Super Seasprite, Tiger, MRH-90....not a good record.
Given what I seem to remember as reported problem with parts availability, parting them out may be the most cost effective return on investment.
But as you say, NZ seem canny purchasers of military gear.
Still, at present, only RAN replacing their MRH-90, so Aus Army will presumably get the spare airframes.