How much has it cost to extend the life of Type 23 Frigates? The UK Government has confirmed that £941.2 million has been spent on the maintenance and life extension of Royal Navy Type 23 frigates since October 2014, with an additional £63.7 million contractually committed for ongoing refits. The figures were revealed in response to a parliamentary question from Ian Roome MP, with Maria Eagle, Minister of State for Defence, stating that “£941.2 million has been spent on the delivery of T23 upkeeps completed since 2014. A further £63.7 million is currently contractually committed for the delivery of T23 upkeeps.”