I was making a comparison about the purchase of sophisticated
weaponry 
... And comparing the impact
overall...
To a defence planners of a potential enemy, the frigates pose a far
higher level threat due to their long range armament, the potential
for the these ships to be used in disrupting maritime trade and
communications and the fact that these would be very capable
command platforms for our task forces. Much of their true
capability remains unknown and would well complicate the plans of
adversaries. The strategic value of 6 major warships would be far
greater than buying even 100 main battle tanks.
Any potential enemy would much prefer to face any tanks we may
have, no matter how new or upgraded, compared to the frigates.
