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The HMAS Leeuwin successfully concluded a five-week deployment supporting safer navigation and strengthening maritime defense cooperation between Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Japan has finalized its largest defense contract to date, agreeing to supply the Australian Navy with 11 new warships. This deal underscores the advancements in Japan's defense industry over the last decade.
Australia and Japan have finalized a deal worth approximately $6.5 billion for the procurement of three Mogami-class frigates for the Royal Australian Navy. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is set to supply the warships under this agreement.
An Australian navy helicopter was forced to take evasive action after an 'unsafe' intercept by a Chinese aircraft.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries saw its shares rise after securing Japan's first-ever warship export project, with the first vessel slated for delivery to the Royal Australian Navy in 2029.