Mogami frigate launched in Japan
Mogami frigate launched in Japan APDR was fortunate enough to be invited to the launch of the 10th Mogami frigate in Nagasaki, Japan. An upgraded version of the ship is one of three designs being considered for SEA 3000, an order of up to 11 General Purpose Frigates. https://media.asiapacificdefencereporter.com/uploads/2024/12/WhatsApp-Video-2024-12-19-at-12.51.24-pm.mp4 Spectacular launch ceremony for 10th Mogami frigate Prime Contractor for the Mogami frigates, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, arranged a colourful launch ceremony in Nagasaki for the new ship Nagara. A total of 24 Mogami frigates will be constructed with the final 12 in an upgraded configuration. https://media.asiapacificdefencereporter.com/uploads/2024/12/WhatsApp-Video-2024-12-19-at-12.44.44-pm.mp4 For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]
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Kym Bergmann has more than 35 years of experience in journalism and Australian and international defence industry. After graduating with Honors from the Australian National University, he joined Capital 7 television, holding several positions including foreign news editor and chief political correspondent.
After 2 years on the staff of a Federal Minister, he moved to the defence sector and held senior positions in several companies, including Blohm+Voss, Thales, Celsius and Saab. In 1997 he was one of 2 Australians selected for the Thomson CSF 'Preparation for Senior Management' MBA course, the other being Chris Jenkins - formerly the CEO of Thales Australia.
He has also worked as a consultant for a number of companies, including Raytheon, Tenix (now part of BAES) and Martin Marrietta (now part of Lockheed Martin). He had several board appointments, including Thomson Sintra Pacific (1994 - 96) and Saab Pacific (1998 - 2003).
He retains good personal links with senior figures in Government, as well as in industry and the media. He decided to return to journalism in May 2008, and holds the position of editor for Asia Pacific Defence Reporter (APDR) and Defence Review Asia (DRA). He is also a podcaster and commentator on defence and national security issues.
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