Episode 34: Australia selects a new future frigate! by Maritime Matters published on 2025-08-12T05:41:25Z 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
