australia japan frigate deal

JS Kumano, a Mogami-class frigate from Japan's Maritime Self-Defence Force, in Sydney Harbour. ( (Supplied: Department of Defence) ) Australia's multi-billion-dollar deal with Japan for its future warships could set a template that will help Tokyo rapidly expand defence exports across Asia. Last weekend, it was announced that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is to supply the Royal Australian Navy with three upgraded Mogami-class frigates. Days after the announcement, Japan unveiled its biggest overhaul of defence export rules in decades. Australia's multi-billion-dollar deal with Japan for its futu