Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara, on May 11, welcomed New Zealand’s decision to consider the upgraded Mogami-class frigate as a candidate for the Royal
The government of Australia has today, Saturday 18 April 2026, announced contracts with the Japanese government and shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) for the purchase
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has been awarded a contract by Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) to build three upgraded Mogami-class multi-mission frigates (FFM),
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) prominently displayed a model of the “Upgraded Mogami”, known in Japan as 06FFM, brandishing a red kangaroo at Indo
Rear Admiral Stephen Hughes, Head of Navy Capability for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), spoke to Naval News at the Indo-Pacific 2025 naval exhibition held
On October 20, Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Garin Golding met with Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and conveyed Wellington’s
Japanese media reports Japan has won Australia’s AU$10 billion frigate deal, with official confirmation still pending. Update 5/08: Official confirmation by Australian Government Department of
