
 Originally Posted by 
studsg
					
				 
				While it's sexy to have the latest weapons. We also have to think how we gonna pay for them ?
We've committed Billions for those long range missiles based on when iron ore prices were 60% higher and still climbing... And iron ore is pretty much the largest contributor to our economy.
Do we reckon these 8 latest sexy subs will cost less than the French ones ? I doubt so, unless our buddies from US and UK are gonna give them to us free.