Originally Posted by
Going Boeing
All the latest information indicates that the Type 26 hull is the most suitable for RAN requirements despite the furore about the selection process. The very quiet drivetrain is part of the reason for the high cost but that is why it makes such a good ASW platform. The hull size allows much more flexibility with system installation and future growth as new technologies enter service.
I wouldn't bet on that.....
For avoidance of doubt, that doesn't mean the Hobart/F100 options would be better either.
Thrashing about because they've found that just modding Hunter to fit CEFAR is non-trivial and costly and because they've changed their fleet mix requirement.