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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 ...
Australia’s new frigate deal with Japan plugs a few critical holes, but doesn’t come without risks
Japan relationship has evolved rapidly in the past decade – and this could be threatened if something doesn’t go right with ...
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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 to prioritize Japan as frigate development partner
Australia said Tuesday it will prioritize partnering with Japan in building its new fleet of general-purpose frigates, ...
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Australia to buy 11 ships from Japan
Australia is to upgrade its navy with 11 Mogami-class frigates built by Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Australian ...
Japan's new stealth warship just won over a big buyer, in a historic first for its post-WWII weapons industry
Japan has clinched the sale of 11 Mogami-class stealth frigates, beating out warships from Germany, Spain, and South Korea in ...
Alcoa teams up with Japanese group to investigate feasibility of gallium mining in Australia
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) +1.8% pre-market Monday after announcing a joint development agreement with a joint venture between Sojitz ...