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Japan wins bid to build Australia’s new $10bn frigate fleet
A Japanese shipbuilder has beaten a German bid to build Australia’s new frontline warships, the Albanese government has ...
‘Great day’: Australia obtaining one of the ‘most advanced’ frigates in the world
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy says Australia reached a deal with Japan to obtain one of the “most advanced” frigates in the world. Japan is set to build Australia’s future Mogami-class frigates ...
Mogami-class frigates to replace Australia’s ageing fleet of Anzac-class vessels
Australia will upgrade its navy with 11 Mogami-class frigates built by Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Defence Minister Richard Marles said today. Australia is in the midst of a major military ...
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 ...