Overview

• Australia’s National Security Committee formally chose Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ upgraded Mogami-class design over Germany’s MEKO A-200 for the SEA 3000 programme.
• The A$10 billion contract covers 11 general-purpose frigates that will replace the Anzac-class fleet and bolster naval deterrence.
• Contract negotiations are expected to conclude by the end of 2025, laying the groundwork for sustained industrial collaboration and full intellectual property transfer.
• The enhanced Mogami design features a 32-cell Mk 41 vertical launch system, a 10,000-nautical-mile range and a reduced crew requirement of around 90 sailors.
• Initial delivery of the first vessel is slated for late 2029 to bridge capability gaps ahead of Hunter-class frigate arrivals.