asked the Minister for Defence Materiel, in writing, on 25 May 2011:

In respect of

(a) 105mm Hamel, and (b) 155mm M198 Howitzer, artillery pieces:

(i) how many are currently in the Australian Defence Force's fleet;

(ii) when are they due to be retired;

(iii) what are their respective end of service life dates;

(iv) can the end of service life dates be extended, if so, what would be the cost and required work; and

(v) what will happen to them once they have been replaced under LAND 17.