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Japan built its 10th Mogami-class frigate in record time
A warship that needs less than half the crew of Japan’s older destroyers has joined the fleet, and it represents the tenth proof that a country facing a shrinking population can still build a modern navy fast. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries handed over the frigate JS Nagara to Japan’s Ministry of Defense on June 29, 2026, []
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jul 1, 2026
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The korea Herald News
· Jul 2, 2026
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Related coverage for "Japan built its 10th Mogami-class frigate in record time": Korea Times News — Korea’s historic envoy ship retraces naval history. Splash247 — Korean shipyard moves closer to revival after nine-year hiatus. Yonhap News Agency — HD KSOE bags 479.9 bln-won deal to build 6 petroleum carriers. ANTARA News — PAL exports warship to Philippines, showcases RI's maritime strength. The korea Herald News — Hanwha Ocean picked as preferred bidder for W7.8tr Navy destroyer project. Utusan Malaysia — KL Cermin kembali perkukuh latihan perikanan