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Australia has awarded a $6.5 billion contract to Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to build a new fleet of 11 next-generation stealth frigates. This deal marks a historic first for Japan's post-World War II weapons industry and represents Tokyo's most consequential defense export since it ended its military export ban in 2014. The contract was secured over a competing bid from Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. The Australian government approved the strategic defense shipbuilding deal, which aims to enhance naval capabilities amid regional security concerns, including countering China's influence. The new frigates will feature advanced stealth technology and long-range missile systems, underscoring a significant step in Japan's defense ambitions and export profile.
Taiwan’s leaders do not have to see eye to eye on how to deal with China—but the island’s politicians must find ways to cooperate when it comes to matters of defense, argue @lnachman32 and Wei-Ting Yen. https://t.co/W0HGfJRBWm
The People’s Republic of China, established in 1949, has never governed Taiwan but nonetheless views the island as a breakaway territory that must be “unified” with the mainland—by force if necessary. Get the background on China-Taiwan relations: https://t.co/B552VvMoxt
Elbridge Colby’s push for a stronger response to Beijing and aspiration for a reconfiguration of America’s military posture has sharpened US attitudes towards Australia, and set up the potential for a major clash. Joe Kelly has more: https://t.co/m5oSuLUO5M https://t.co/JIGqnAGtKT
