CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — The Australian government has shortlisted German and Japanese shipbuilders for Australia’s Sea 3000 frigate project, as Korean and Spanish contenders fell by the wayside.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the Japanese navy’s in-service Mogami-class frigates. Australia is procuring a larger, upgraded version. (Gordon Arthur) ...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) — Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles on Friday toured a Japanese navy frigate of the same Japan-made model that Australia has chosen for its new fleet, as the two ...

“Fitted for but not with” is not a popular phrase with sailors. The idea of building a warship with only space and power reserves for important systems is attractive to budget managers, but it can ...

Lockheed Martin Canada has signed a formal contract with the New Zealand government for ship installation and trials to complete the upgrade and modernization of the ANZAC class frigates. The first of ...

BEIJING — The Royal Australian Navy, moving ahead with the general installation of an anti-ship missile defense (ASMD) upgrade, plans to hand over an Anzac-class frigate for enhancement by BAE Systems ...

This Australian Department of Defence graphic outlines some of the core capabilities required in its future general purpose frigates. (Commonwealth of Australia) The Australian Department of Defence ...

Richard Marles, Australia's Deputy Prime Minister, said that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan will be delivering Australia's new A$10 Billion ($6.5 Billion) navy frigate program. He said that the ...