The prospective 13DDX is described as apparently combining ideas from Asahi and Mogami. A design drawing on those classes could interest foreign navies looking for a capable general-purpose ship. The forecast places the start of construction roughly another half decade away or longer from the discussion, with the schedule and overseas demand still uncertain. The closing question returns to this possibility through Australia's interest in Mogami and asks whether other powers will participate in future Japanese programmes.
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13DDX could combine Asahi and Mogami ideas for a wider market
The projected Asahi-Mogami combination is presented as a possible export design, with construction timing and foreign participation still prospective.