Maritime Matters Episode Title: Australia selects a new future frigate!

In this episode of Maritime Matters Jennifer Parker (https://www.jennifer-parker.com.au/) and Richard Dunley (https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/richard...) discuss the week that was in Maritime Matters, including:

Mogami-class frigates — selected as Australia’s new general purpose frigates

HMAS Brisbane — third ADF Regional Presence Deployment (2025)

HMAS Adelaide III — port visit to Hobart, Tasmania

WA Westport project — potential risks to AUKUS submarine operations at HMAS Stirling

Scarborough Shoal collision — Chinese Coast Guard vessel and Chinese Navy warship incident during chase of a Philippine Coast Guard ship

China Coast Guard in Luzon Strait — unusual east-side patrols near Batanes Islands, Philippines

China–Russia naval cooperation

Austal strategic shipbuilding agreement — securing continuous pipeline of shipbuilding work in WA

Deployable 3D printing capability (DAMR) — operational debut during Talisman Sabre 2025

Logistics drones (Callisto 50) — trialled for uncrewed supply missions, freeing up helicopters

Links mentioned:

Lowy Institute 'How to Defence Australia' Debate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaRQr-sY2Ak&t=1s

Australia’s new frigate deal with Japan plugs a few critical holes, but doesn’t come without risks - Jennifer Parker

https://theconversation.com/australias-new-frigate-deal-with-japan-plugs-a-few-critical-holes-but-doesnt-come-without-risks-262612