Japan faces U.K. rival in race to build warships for New Zealand
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-05-12 11:27 UTC+10:00
Section: JAPAN
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, Military & Defence, World News, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Japan’s stealthy and highly automated Mogami warship is set for a showdown with the simpler and less expensive Type 31 frigate from the U.K. as the two nations compete to supply vessels to the Royal New Zealand Navy.
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