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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries won Australia’s first-ever warship export contract, a AU$10 billion deal to build three upgraded Mogami-class general-purpose frigates for the Royal Australian Navy, with the first ship due in 2029; Australia plans up to AU$20 billion for 11 frigates, the first three built by MHI, and the deal helped lift MHI shares about 4% as Japan weighs loosening arms-export rules.
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has been awarded a 128.6 billion yen contract by ATLA to build three upgraded Mogami-class multi-mission frigates (FFMs), units 3–5, as part of Japan’s plan to modernize its surface fleet. The upgraded ships are larger (about 4,800 tons standard, 6,200 tons full load) with 32 Mk 41 VLS cells, enhanced radar and sonar, and improved air-defense and anti-surface capabilities (NSAM, Type 23 A-SAM, Type 17 SSM). MHI is the prime contractor with JMU as a subcontractor; hull construction for these units is separated from onboard systems costs, a distinction that explains a market-focused price versus the overall budget. The program supports export potential (notably Australia) and strengthens Japan’s naval-industrial base while continuing the move toward a next-generation JMSDF fleet.
Japan has been selected to supply Australia with up to 11 upgraded Mogami-class frigates in a deal worth up to US$6.5 billion, marking a significant step in Japan's defense exports and strengthening bilateral security ties, despite risks related to the yet-to-be-built ships, schedule delays, and construction challenges.