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Australia picks Japan’s stealth frigate for its upgraded future navy
The Australian government chose the upgraded Mogami-class frigate, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan, for its navy's future fleet of general purpose frigates, according to officials with both countries on Aug. 5, 2025. (Australia Department of Defence)
Mateship trumps practicality in Australia’s Japan frigate deal
Against this backdrop, the frigate deal serves as a diplomatic balm. It is both a reassurance to Tokyo and a statement of intent that Australia sees its future defence firmly embedded in the Indo-Pacific, and not just in trans-Atlantic alliances.
Canberra will purchase 11 Mogami-class frigates in what will be Tokyo’s biggest-ever defense contract — a breakthrough for ...
Australia said Tuesday it accepted a Japanese company’s bid for a lucrative and hotly contested contract to build Australian ...
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Australia, Japan strike largest defence deal for advanced warshipsAustralian minister lauds deal for next-generation, Mogami-class frigates and their long-range missile capabilities.
The deal marks a significant deepening of military ties between the two nations, which are increasingly wary of Chinese ...
Japan has clinched the sale of 11 Mogami-class stealth frigates, beating out warships from Germany, Spain, and South Korea in ...
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