The announcement marks a landmark in Australia-Japan defence ties as both countries deepen military co-operation in response ...

Australia is about to ink a multi-billion deal with Japan to equip the Navy with state-of-the-art warships.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — The Australian government has shortlisted German and Japanese shipbuilders for Australia’s Sea 3000 ...

The government has laid out an aim for defense spending to reach 3% of GDP by 2033-34.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the Japanese navy’s in-service Mogami-class frigates. Australia is procuring a larger, upgraded version. (Gordon Arthur) ...

In a landmark move for Indo-Pacific security, the Australian government officially selected the Japanese Mogami-class frigate ...

Australia has taken a big step toward strengthening its naval power. On August 5, the Australian government confirmed that it would adopt an upgraded version of the Japanese Frigate Mogami-class as ...

The deal between Australia and Japan is historic in one notable respect: it marks the first time that Tokyo has exported warships since the end of World War II. A key US ally in the Indo-Pacific is ...

NEWCASTLE, Australia — A state-of-the-art Japanese warship has arrived in Australia as part of a high-stakes campaign to secure a $6.5 billion contract to build the country's next fleet of ...

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles on Friday toured a Japanese navy frigate of the same Japan-made model that Australia has chosen for its new fleet, as the two countries ...

The JMSDF's second Mogami-class frigate, JS Kumano , seen here during a stop in Singapore. Australia will acquire an improved variant of the warship for its general purpose frigate programme.

Australia plans to replace its Anzac-class frigates with a new ship design, to be selected in 2025. (Gordon Arthur/Staff) CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — The Australian government has shortlisted German ...