Japan is moving forward with preparations to initiate talks on exporting its advanced Mogami-class destroyer to New Zealand. The issue is expected to come up for discussion during a meeting between the defense ministers of Japan, New Zealand, and Australia later this month, according to sources familiar with the matter who spoke on Monday.
This move comes as Japan deepens defense cooperation with regional partners, particularly in the area of maritime security. The Mogami-class destroyer is one of Japan’s most modern military designs, praised for its multi-mission capability and cutting-edge technology.
The three countries – Japan, New Zealand, and Australia – are looking to strengthen security collaboration amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. The defense ministerial meeting in late May is expected to focus on regional security issues, as well as possible military cooperation and technology transfer.
