Australia's Frigate Project
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Australia
Source: The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site
Australia is considering Japan as a partner for building up to 11 general-purpose frigates, prioritizing strategic and industrial cooperation over Germany. The project involves the upgraded Mogami class frigates offered by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, which are seen as technically advantageous and strategically aligned with Australia's defense needs against China.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Commercial, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government
- Location
- Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site
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Original status | Planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Australia is considering Japan as a partner for building up to 11 general-purpose frigates, prioritizing strategic and industrial cooperation over Germany. The project involves the upgraded Mogami class frigates offered by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, which are seen as technically advantageous and strategically aligned with Australia's defense needs against China. |
Original sector | Military |
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Country | Australia |
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Source | The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Commercial, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-04 |
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