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Frigates in firing line as government plans naval overhaul

Expectations are firming that the number of Hunter-class frigates will be slashed from a planned nine to six,or possibly even three,vessels.

  • byMatthew Knott

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Navy firepower boost:Review wants more destroyers,fewer frigates

Navy firepower boost:Review wants more destroyers,fewer frigates

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  • byMatthew Knott
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The Reporter podcast:Bullimore and the coin toss

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