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What is the total cost, scope and timeline of Phase 2A of the Frigate Life Extension Programme funded in Budget 2026 under the Defence Capability Plan – Frigate Life Extension initiative (the figures for which were withheld for commercial sensitivity), and to what date is the life of each ANZAC-class frigate expected to be extended, if any?

Answered Question 24350 (2026)
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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • What is the total cost, scope and timeline of Phase 2A of the Frigate Life Extension Programme funded in Budget 2026 under the Defence Capability Plan – Frigate Life Extension initiative (the figures for which were withheld for commercial sensitivity), and to what date is the life of each ANZAC-class frigate expected to be extended, if any?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

The Frigate Life Extension Programme (also known as the Frigate Sustainment Programme) is replacing selected systems on New Zealand’s two Anzac-class frigates, HMNZS Te Kaha and Te Mana, to ensure they remain operational and combat capable while the Maritime Fleet Renewal Programme develops options for their replacement. Further details on Phase 2A of this project are subject to decisions by Cabinet and Ministers, and future commercial negotiations, so cannot be released at this time, but will be released in due course.