On 5 August, after much anticipation, Canberra announced that the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) next general-purpose frigate would be a Japanese design. The Upgraded Mogami-class platform emerged the victor after a fierce contest with the MEKO A-200 frigate from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems in Germany. Australia’s Department of Defence stated, “Following a rigorous and competitive tender […]
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