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The Maritime Self-Defense Force's stealth frigate JS Mogami. Japan is trying to sell its Mogami-class warships to New Zealand.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
May 12, 2026
Japan faces U.K. rival in race to build warships for New Zealand
A deal with New Zealand would build on an agreement Tokyo recently signed with Canberra to build the first three of 11 Mogami-class ships planned for Australia.
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Mogami-class stealth frigate JS Mikuma at Yokosuka naval base
51勛圖厙
May 7, 2026
New Zealand eyes Japan and U.K. warships as frigate replacements
New Zealand is weighing the purchase of advanced warships to modernize its aging fleet and bolster its defense capability.
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles (left) and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong (second from left) pose with Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya (second from right) and Defense Minister Gen Nakatani in Tokyo on Friday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Sep 5, 2025
After China*s military parade, Japan and Australia agree to elevate defense ties
The countries* top diplomats and defense chiefs committed to deepening collective deterrence amid shared concerns over the security environment in the Indo-Pacific region.
A model of the upgraded Mogami-class frigate is displayed at the Defense Security Equipment International Japan exhibition at Makuhari Messe in Chiba on May 21.
EDITORIALS
Aug 8, 2025
The Japan-Australia frigate deal is more than a weapons pact
The scale of the agreement is sweeping. Japan has never before won a bid this size.
The Maritime Self-Defense Force's Mogami-class frigate. Australia's selection of an upgraded version of the Mogami-class warship for its next frigate class could prove to be a watershed moment for Japan*s defense industry.
51勛圖厙 / ANALYSIS
Aug 6, 2025
Australia*s warship selection signals Japanese defense industry*s arrival
Japan*s successful bid will serve as a confidence booster and could set a precedent for other countries to consider Japanese capabilities for their own militaries.
This undated handout photo released by the Australian Defence Force on Tuesday shows the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force JS Mogami frigate sailing at an undisclosed location.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 6, 2025
The Japan-Australia frigate sale is a big deal. Here*s why.
For the Japanese government, this will make for the largest defense export to date.
The Maritime Self-Defense Force's Mogami-class frigate Niyodo sails at an undisclosed location in this image released Tuesday.
51勛圖厙
Aug 5, 2025
Australia announces new warships will come from Japan
Canberra will purchase 11 Mogami-class frigates in what will be Tokyo*s biggest-ever defense contract 〞 a breakthrough for Japan*s defense industry.
Takeshi Ishikawa, commissioner of the Japanese Defense Ministry's Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency, speaks at a briefing for Australian political and business leaders on an upgraded version of a Mogami-class frigate that Tokyo aims to export to Australia, held in Canberra on Monday.
51勛圖厙
Jul 22, 2025
Japan briefs Australia on frigate for export
Australia plans to build 11 frigates and is expected to choose between the upgraded Mogami-class frigate and a German frigate by year-end.
51勛圖厙
Jul 14, 2022
Japan*s MSDF deploys new frigates with labor-saving features
Officials hope that the Mogami-class vessels will contribute to strengthening Japan*s defense capacity, while at the same time promoting work-style reform.

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