Massive frigate buy from Japan jolts Australian warship program
MANILA, Philippines — Australia has moved to reverse a decline in the number of warships, as its surface…
Japan eyes expanded warship exports with Mogami-class frigate as template
A Maritime Self-Defense Force Mogami-class frigate Kumano is seen during a port call in Australia. The class is…
France sends aircraft carrier to Mediterranean as Middle East flares up
PARIS — France will send the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier and its strike group to the Mediterranean…
US Navy nixes Constellation frigate program after two ships half-built
ROME — The US Navy is cancelling its Constellation frigate program following months of cost overruns and delays…
Australia picks Japan to build $10b frigates after fierce contest
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has won a tight contest to build the Australian navy’s new $10 billion…
Japan set to land Australia frigate order in first warship export deal
Japan proposed that Australia purchase an improved version of the Mogami-class frigate used by the Maritime Self-Defense Force. ©…
Turkey, Indonesia sign multibillion-dollar warplane, frigate deals
ISTANBUL — Turkey has secured a landmark defense export agreement with Indonesia, signing contracts for 48 KAAN fighter…