Key Takeaways:
- 1. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is the preferred builder for the SEA 3000 frigate requirement for the Royal Australian Navy.
- 2. The Australian variant of the “Upgraded Mogami” will integrate Kongsberg NSM antiship missiles and ESSM air defense missiles.
- 3. Australia and Japan have decided on weapons adaptations for SEA 3000, including the integration of ESSM and Mk 54 torpedoes.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries showcased the "Upgraded Mogami" at Indo Pacific 2025, marking their preferred builder status for the SEA 3000 frigate requirement for the Royal Australian Navy. The Australian variant will feature Kongsberg NSM antiship missiles and ESSM air defense missiles, deviating from the Japanese version. Discussions with officials suggest further changes for the Australian model, including the integration of Mk 54 torpedoes. Japanese industry officials emphasize political considerations for arms exports, while the design of the Upgraded Mogami plays a significant role in the modernization of the RAN under SEA 3000.
Insight: The integration of different weapon systems and adaptations for the Upgraded Mogami in Australian service highlights the complexities and considerations involved in naval acquisitions and arms exports between countries.
This article was curated by memoment.jp from the feed source: Naval News.
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