Last week the Morrison Government came under fire for not giving advance notice of a visit by Chinese warships to Sydney.

Now, AM can reveal that more foreign navy vessels are on their way, this time from Japan's maritime self-defence force.

And, for the first time, they'll take part in joint military exercises in Australian waters.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/am/japanese-warships-on-their-way-to-australia/11204906