Since 1987, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) have had a long association with the start of the Melbourne Osaka Cup.

The Mogami-class frigate Noshiro arrived at the HMAS Stirling naval base near Perth ... A200 frigate as candidates to replace its navy's Anzac-class frigates, in a program worth up to AU$10 ...

Maritime Self-Defense Force frigate Noshiro arrives at the HMAS Stirling ... the Mogami-class frigate and Germany's MEKO A200 frigate as candidates to replace its navy's Anzac-class frigates ...