「もがみ」型護衛艦を豪州派遣　政府、建造計画受注にらみ

　中谷元防衛相は１２日の記者会見で、オーストラリア海軍などとの共同訓練のため、海上自衛隊の「もがみ」型護衛艦の「のしろ」を豪州に派遣すると明らかにした。豪政府が進める新型艦の共同開発計画で、日本はもがみ型をベースとする案を示して最終候補に残っている。受注に向けて性能をアピールする狙いもありそうだ。（2025/02/12-15:48）

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force will dispatch its Mogami-class frigate JS Noshiro to Australia for joint exercises, Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said Wednesday.
   The move is apparently part of Japan's efforts to win a contract from the Australian government for joint frigate development.
   Japan is pushing for a Mogami-class frigate, competing against Germany on the shortlist. The Australian government is expected to make a final decision by the end of this year.
   If Japan wins the contract, this would contribute to further strengthening its defense cooperation with Australia and significantly improve interoperability between the two countries, Nakatani said at a press conference.
   The Noshiro will be dispatched from Monday to April 3, also planning to make a port call in the Philippines.