A Trans-Tasman Frigate: Is the Evolved Mogami the Right Fit for New Zealand?

In August of 2025, the Australian government announced that the Japanese Evolved Mogami had won the contract as Australia's next General Purpose Frigate, leading many to ask the seemingly logical next question: If Australia was replacing its ANZACs with Mogamis, could our neighbours across the ditch do the same for their similar frigates? This video will review the evolved Mogami and compare it against the other declared competitor for the Kiwi contract, the UK's Type 31 Frigate, and consider which might make the most sense to lead the revitalisation of the proud but aging Royal New Zealand Navy. 0:00 - Introduction and recent history 5:40 - The Current New Zealand Fleet 10:10 - Challenges facing the RNZN 14:49 - The Evolved Mogami (Brief) 19:49 - The Type 31 27:08 - The Selection Criteria 33:30 - What does New Zealand need their navy to do? 48:27 - A Prediction.