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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Mogami-class frigates to strengthen Australian navy
The Federal Government has chosen the upgraded Mogami-class frigate as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian Navy’s ...
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Upgraded Mogami selected for the Australian Navy’s new general purpose frigates
The Australian Government is accelerating the delivery of a larger and more lethal surface combatant fleet with the selection ...
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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 ...
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Historic Alliance: Japan's Strategic Frigate Export Deal with Australia
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is set to deliver the first of Australia's new navy frigates under a A$10 billion deal.
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Royal Canadian Navy set to purchase new UAS to equip Halifax-class frigates
In an announcement made on August 5, 2025, the Canadian Government has awarded two contract to MDA Space to provide up to six ...
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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 ...