Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal
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- Japan signs a $7 billion warship contract with Australia, the largest defence deal in its history (Japan Times).
- Australia will receive new frigates built by Japanese shipyards, bolstering its navy’s anti‑submarine and air‑defence capabilities (source).
- Japan’s strategic shift: The deal reflects Japan’s move away from post‑war pacifism, seeking security partnerships beyond the U.S. to counter China (original article).
Why it matters: Australia will add Japanese‑built frigates to its fleet under a $7 billion contract, expanding its naval defence capability.
