CSIS Issues Commentary: Mogami - Advancing Australia-Japan Defense Cooperation
November 22, 2025
November 22, 2025
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Nov. 21, 2025:
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The Mogami: Advancing Australia-Japan Defense Cooperation
By Moyuru Tanaka
In August 2025, the Australian government announced its selection of the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigate as its new general-purpose frigate. Just one month later, on September 5, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard . . .
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The Mogami: Advancing Australia-Japan Defense Cooperation
By Moyuru Tanaka
In August 2025, the Australian government announced its selection of the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigate as its new general-purpose frigate. Just one month later, on September 5, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard . . .