MELBOURNE - Japan and Australia said Saturday they have finalized contracts to jointly deliver the first three of 11 ships for the Australian navy based on the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigate, as the two countries deepen their defense cooperation amid China's growing assertiveness.
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