海自護衛艦「のしろ」が豪寄港　輸出にらみ共同訓練

　【シドニー時事】海上自衛隊の護衛艦「のしろ」が１２日までに、オーストラリア西部の豪軍スターリング基地に寄港した。のしろは最新鋭の「もがみ型」護衛艦。豪政府は新たに開発する次期海軍フリゲート艦のベースとして、もがみ型とドイツの艦艇を最終候補に残しており、年内にもいずれかの採用を決める見通し。
　のしろは寄港に合わせ、豪軍との共同訓練を行う。もがみ型は通常の護衛艦の半分に当たる約９０人の乗組員で運用可能なことが利点で、輸出をにらみ、効率性などをアピールしたい考えだ。豪国防省は「のしろの寄港は豪海軍と海自が戦略的パートナー関係を強化する貴重な機会となる」としている。（2025/03/12-21:07）

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's state-of-the-art Mogami-class frigate Noshiro has made a port call in Australia.
   The vessel stopped by at the Stirling naval base in western Australia to take part in a joint drill with the Australian navy.
   Australia is considering adopting the Mogami-class frigate or a German naval vessel for its next-generation frigate development project. It is expected to reach a decision as early as this year.
   The Mogami-class frigate requires a crew of about 90, half the number needed for a normal destroyer. Looking to export Mogami-class ships, Japan plans to highlight their efficiency and other strengths.
   An Australian defense department official said that the port call is a valuable opportunity for the country's navy and the MSDF to strengthen their ties as strategic partners.