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Australia narrows $10B AUD frigate competition to German, Japanese firms: Reports

"Defence continues to enhance the size and lethality of Navy’s surface combatant fleet, as directed by Government in February 2024, and is progressing the acquisition of Australia’s general purpose frigate by engaging with exemplar platform nations and tenderers," an Australian DoD spokesman told Breaking Defense.

By Colin Clark

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Aussie Navy to double surface fleet with $7B plan, but future funding uncertain

Under the new plan, the Australian surface fleet will grow to 26 ships over the next decade.

By Colin Clark

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