How much would it cost to get AGS working, and would the panel fund it for the Royal Navy?
Short answerA rough figure of a few billion is offered, followed by proposals to fund AGS or pursue a railgun with Japanese cooperation.
NotesThe estimate for getting AGS working is a few billion, with no currency or cost breakdown specified. Under the question's unlimited funding, one proposal would pay for that development for the Royal Navy. Railgun development is the alternative, including cooperation with a Japanese project described as well advanced at the time. The exchange expresses a preference for advanced guns without settling a detailed procurement choice.