The program includes the maintenance of port facilities, training, and the transfer of 21 Guardian-class patrol boats.
The allocated spending is $2 billion AUD over 30 years, and will include shipbuilding, aerial surveillance of the region, and improvements to coordinations between the various nations.
However, the PPBP induced heavy economic pressure on the island nations, hence reducing their participation in the program.
[7] The PMSP aims to remedy these issues by increasing support for infrastructure, housing, and civilian/contracted aerial surveillance capability.
However, there are several shortcomings to the program:[8] Moreover, in June 2022, defects were discovered in the design of the boats, including flaws that would have allowed carbon monoxide buildup in parts of the ship.