# Australia Buys Japan Frigates Amid Budget Cuts

> Australia will buy Japan frigates despite budget cuts, finance chief says.
- Title: Australia Buys Japan Frigates Amid Budget Cuts · Nikkei Asia
- Summary: Australia will buy Japan frigates despite budget cuts, finance chief says. Australia plans to increase defense spending and purchase Japanese warships even…
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- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/australia-will-buy-japan-frigates-despite-budget-cuts-finance-chief
- Published: 2026-10-07T19:40:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: australia, japan, defense, frigates, budget cuts, finance chief, treasurer, news, business, world
## Australia's Defense Spending Plan
Australia plans to increase defense spending amid inflation and rising interest rates.
## Treasurer Jim Chalmers Statement
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said his country is dealing with inflation issues like several other countries.
## Commitment to Buy Japanese Warships
Australia will increase defense spending and honor a commitment to buy war ships from Japan despite budget cuts planned for fiscal 2026.
## Fiscal 2026 Budget Cuts
Australia faces budget cuts planned for fiscal 2026 but will still purchase Japanese frigates.
## Defense Spending Decision
Australia's defense spending increase is part of its response to inflation and rising interest rates.
## Key takeaway

Australia plans to increase defense spending and purchase Japanese warships even as it faces fiscal constraints.