"when was the last time Australia made a major defence acquisition from the UK?
Better yet when was the last time the RAN purchased an RN platform?? "
Cough, cough - three years ago
"In June 2018, the Australian Government announced that it had selected a modified version of the Type 26 platform as the planned replacement for its Anzac-class frigate.[39] This will see the Royal Australian Navy procure up to nine Hunter-class frigates, which will be constructed by BAE Systems Australia at ASC's shipyard in Osborne, South Australia"