Australia has chosen Japan to build 11 general-purpose frigates at a cost of around $10 billion (US$6.47 billion), Defence Minister Richard Marles and Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy have announced.
To be built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the Mogami frigate was selected ahead of the German TKMS MEKO A-200.
“Following a rigorous and competitive tender process, MHI’s Mogami-class frigate was assessed as best able to quickly meet the capability requirements and strategic needs of the Australian Defence Force,” the ministers said in the announcement.
The deal marks the first time Australia has chosen to buy Japanese defence equipment, and only the second time Japan has exported such equipment overseas….
Australia Selects Japan to Supply New $10 Billion Frigate Fleet
