Overview
- Australia confirmed the Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine for its upgraded Mogami-class general-purpose frigates, covering a fleet of up to 11 ships.
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will build the first three frigates in Japan, with the lead ship due for delivery in 2029 and operational service starting in 2030.
- The Australian variant pairs one MT30 with two diesel engines for roughly 70,000 horsepower, supporting speeds above 35 mph.
- The frigates will use mtu Series 4000 diesel generator sets for onboard power, supplied by Rolls-Royce Power Systems through licensed partner Daihatsu InfinEarth.
- The MT30 already serves with the UK, US, and South Korea, and it will also power Australia’s Hunter-class, creating propulsion commonality across major surface combatants.