Guardian-class Patrol Boat
Defence0Instead of $96.5M on BOM.gov.au, you could buy 4 × Guardian-class Patrol Boat
📋 Description
Pacific Patrol Boat for regional security
💰 Cost Breakdown
- Unit Cost: $20,000,000 AUD
- BOM Website Cost: $96,500,000 AUD
- Quantity Available: 4 units
- Total Alternative Value: $80,000,000 AUD
🎯 Procurement Context
Could build 4 patrol boats for Pacific security partnership
✅ Source Verification
- Primary Source: https://www.defence.gov.au/operations/operations-abroad/pacific-maritime-security-program
- Senate Reference: Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade 2024 - Pacific Program
- Calculation Notes: Austal-built patrol vessel for Pacific island nations
- Last Verified: 26 November 2024