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$10 billion frigate contract goes to Japan

Mogami-class frigate. Image: Australian Defence
Mogami-class frigate. Image: Australian Defence
  • Posted by Allen Newton
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  • 5 August, 2025

A $10 BILLION contract has been awarded to Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for up to 11 upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigates for the Australian Navy.

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Posted by Allen Newton

Allen is DCN's WA correspondent. He is one of WA's most experienced journalists with a career that includes roles as Managing Editor of The Sunday Times and PerthNow and as Editor in Chief of Fairfax's WAtoday.

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