Mogami Class Frigate JS Kumano. Photo: Defence Images/LSIS Susan Mossop

17 Jun 2026

Sector Briefing

2 articles

Asian engagement

Sam Jones reports on calls for the creation of a middle-power coalition to secure subsea data lines.

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Hiroko Sato issued a frank assessment of what it'll take for Australia to build Mogami-class frigates. Photo: Michael O'Brien.

Special Reports 17 Jun 2026

Translating Japanese IP to WA builds

Synchronising WA shipyards with Japanese technology is a fresh test of capability for the local sector.

Kate O’Shaughnessy (left), Samir Saran, Dino Patti Djalal, Finnish ambassador Arto Haapea and ADF joint-operations commander Vice Admiral Justin Jones. Photo: IODS

Special Reports 17 Jun 2026

Trade and data risks from subsea threat

There are calls for creation of a middle-power coalition to secure the Indo-Pacific subsea data lines.

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