BLUF
New Zealand faces a pivotal maritime choice—adopting the Mogami-class frigate alongside Australia could deliver interoperability, affordability, and enduring presence while reinforcing regional partnerships and resilience. The Ukraine war shows how quickly seas become contested.Learning Outcomes
- Strategic Awareness: Explains how shared platforms and regional cooperation strengthen resilience and presence across the Southern Seas.
- Military Management: Highlights how scale, sustainment, and interoperability shape affordable long-term force planning.
- Innovation: Shows how modular, versatile designs can balance high-end combat capability with regional constabulary and humanitarian duties.
