Al Jazeera English • April 19, 2026 10:57

Australia and Japan sign contracts for $7bn warships deal

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Defence deal is the latest example of deepening ties between Canberra and Tokyo amid shared concerns over China's rise.

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Australia and Japan sign contract for delivery of first three stealth frigates

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Australia and Japan sign contracts for $7bn warships deal

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Australia and Japan sign contract for delivery of first three stealth frigates

L’accord porte au total sur 11 navires pour 6 milliards de dollars, le plus grand contrat d’exportation de défense japonais depuis la Seconde Guerre mondiale.