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Japan proposed that Australia purchase an improved version of the Mogami-class frigate used by the Maritime Self-Defense Force. © Kyodo

RURIKA IMAHASHI and JUNNOSUKE KOBARA

August 4, 2025 23:06 JST

Updated on August 5, 2025 00:08 JST

SYDNEY/TOKYO — Australia is poised to acquire Japanese-built frigates for its navy and aims to conclude a contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and others within the year, Nikkei has learned, in what would be Japan’s first export of a warship.