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Watch Out, China: Australia Is on a Frigate-Buying Spree
The deal between Australia and Japan is historic in one notable respect: it marks the first time that Tokyo has exported warships since the end of World War II.
Australia’s purchase of Japanese frigates signals a new era for Indo-Pacific security
This comes as the pacifist nation is urged to be more active in defending the rules-based international order. Read more at ...
Japan closes in on biggest ever defense export with frigate selection
Japan has struggled to export cutting-edge defense equipment. However, past disappointments have been turned on their head ...
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Australia chooses big, heavily armed Japanese frigates
If all goes to plan, Australia will receive its first made-in-Japan frigate in 2029. The choice of the upgraded Mogami design ...
Australia picks Japan to build $10b frigates after fierce contest
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries wins a fierce contest to build the Australian navy's new fleet of warships, ...
Mitsubishi Heavy to build new Australian naval fleet
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group announced Tuesday that the Australian government has chosen it to build a new fleet of ...
Labor prepares to place its stamp on navy’s future capability with decision on $10bn frigate program
The Albanese government is poised to select its preferred design for the navy’s new $10bn general purpose frigates in what ...
Labor to make pivotal $10 billion frigate decision with outcome set to impact ties with critical Australian ally
The Albanese government is reportedly set to make its most consequential defence acquisition since coming to office as it ...