In an exclusive ABC interview, the UK's Chief of Defence Staff talks about the troubled frigate project, more visits from nuclear-powered submarines and why he thinks Russia's invasion of Ukraine has strengthened NATO.
The UK's most senior military officer has said he's optimistic that "teething problems" with a troubled British-designed frigate project will be overcome, predicting Australia will soon acquire an "amazing new ship".Admiral Tony Radakin met with senior military officials in Canberra to discuss the troubled frigate program
During the conference, military chiefs also discussed Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Admiral Radakin said had strengthened NATO. "These military plans, when they come to execution, they are extraordinarily difficult and we're seeing that, even when you have an adjoining land border."While in Australia, Admiral Radakin also held talks with senior military figures in Canberra, where there was renewed focus on a troubled, $45-billion program to build a fleet of frigates, based on the new, British Type 26 warship.. However, concerns are growing over delays and technical problems with the Hunter-class project.
"The overall program is in a good shape, but what you inevitably see with a first-of-class, with these high-end designs ... is that there are teething problems with the first ship," he said.BAE Systems is building frigates for the Australian Navy.
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