Australia has agreed to purchase 11 Japanese Mogami-class frigates from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in a $6.48 billion deal. This is Japan's largest ever defense export contract and strengthens bilateral security cooperation. The Australian Defense Minister cited the frigate's ability to meet Australia's needs as the deciding factor after a competitive bidding process. Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani hailed the decision as a significant step in enhancing security ties between the two nations.

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