Japan welcomes New Zealand interest in Upgraded Mogami-class Frigate

Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara, on May 11, welcomed New Zealand’s decision to consider the upgraded Mogami-class frigate as a candidate for the Royal New Zealand Navy’s future frigate programme, calling it beneficial for strengthening deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking at a press conference, Kihara said a potential New Zealand acquisition of the “Upgraded ... The post Japan welcomes New Zealand interest in Upgraded Mogami-class Frigate appeared first on Naval News.