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Japan Defense Minister Minister Yasukazu Hamada visits Mogami-class frigate

Die Entscheidung für das japanische Fregatten Angebot ist eine bittere Pille für ThyssenKrupp Source: Anadolu / REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/POOL/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

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The Australian government is ordering a new generation of frigates from former enemy Japan, ignoring a favorite offer from the German shipyard ThyssenKrupp. What does this deal mean?

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