There’s more to Japan–Australia security ties than submarines (Yuki Tatsumi, East Asia Forum)

Australia’s selection of a replacement for its Collins-Class submarine, termed the SEA1000 program, is entering its final stages. The competitive evaluation process set up by Australian government is nearing completion as the five-person Advisory Expert Panel finishes up its consideration of French, German and Japanese bids.

http://www.eastasiaforum.org/2016/04/17/theres-more-to-japan-australia-security-ties-than-submarines/