Japan seals $6.5bil warship deal with Australia

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Japan’s $6.5 billion warship deal with Australia boosts regional defences as both nations counter China’s growing military presence in the Indo-Pacific.

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00:00Japan has secured a US$6.5 billion deal to build Australia's warships, its biggest defence export since 2014.

00:10Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will deliver upgraded Mogami-class multi-role frigates to the Royal Australian Navy starting from 2029.

00:21The advanced warships are capable of anti-submarine warfare, surface strikes and air defence,

00:26and require only 90 crew members, half the number needed for Australia's current vessels.

00:32Australia plans to deploy the new ships to safeguard critical maritime trade routes

00:36and defend its northern approaches in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, where China's influence is growing.

00:43Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Maher said the frigates would give the Navy stronger power projection capabilities,

00:49which are essential in a more contested strategic environment.

00:51For Japan, the sale marks a significant step in expanding security partnerships beyond its alliance with the United States

00:58as it counters China's rising military power in Asia.

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