News

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 ...
The National Interest on MSN3h
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.
Japan beats Germany to build navy’s new frigate fleet
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will build the navy’s new fleet of frontline warships after beating its German rival in a ...
Devdiscourse2d
Australia's Naval Future: Mitsubishi Secures Frigate Deal
Australia has awarded Mitsubishi Heavy Industries a A$10 billion contract to supply new navy frigates. The Mogami-class was ...
China’s newly modified Type 052D destroyer joins latest Type 054B frigate in training, official report footage shows
A Type 052D destroyer, newly modified with an advanced radar, and a Type 054B frigate, China’s most advanced frigate, took ...
UK Defence Journal1dOpinion
The uncertain future of the Type 32 Frigate
With costs rising across the defence portfolio, the Royal Navy may be forced to make hard choices. Delaying or dropping Type ...
Philippine News Agency5h
PH, India sign 3 TORs, boost defense ties
The Philippines and India's defense ties have been strengthened with the signing of three Terms of Reference (TORs) eyeing ...
Shephard Media2d
Royal Australian Navy’s plan for fleet refresh continues in the face of headwinds
The Australian Government has selected the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigate as the preferred platform for the RAN’s ...