agree the Coalition Gov since 2013 has presided over the buying of many deficient big ships - I go over various examples here
https://hotcopper.com.au/threads/icebreaker-rsv-nuyina-unserviceable-now-replacement-breaks-oz-govt-buying-dud-ships-for-top-dollar.7110913/
I seriously dunno what is wrong with defence purchasing -
IMHO we should mostly buy tried & proven "off the assembly line" designs and from Nations with established ship-building tradition..
