Taiwan eyes Japan's New FFM as frigate option

Taiwan eyes Japan's New FFM as frigate option

According to media reports in Taiwan, the Republic of China (ROC) Navy is reportedly considering Japan’s New FFM (also known as Upgraded Mogami-class or 06FFM) design as a possible frigate candidate. On April 15, 2026, UP MEDIA quoted an anonymous source, saying that because Taiwan and Japan are deepening security cooperation, Japan has lifted its restriction exporting its warship blueprints to Taiwan. Later on April 17, LTN reported that an inf…

Taiwanese Navy is considering Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class frigate for the next-gen frigate requirement.

According to media reports in Taiwan, the Republic of China (ROC) Navy is reportedly considering Japan’s New FFM (also known as Upgraded Mogami-class or 06FFM) design as a possible frigate candidate. On April 15, 2026, [...]