diff --git a/examples/MODULE.bazel b/examples/MODULE.bazel
index a4dccec..f15e71b 100644
--- a/examples/MODULE.bazel
+++ b/examples/MODULE.bazel
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ bazel_dep(name = "rules_cc", version = "0.0.9")
 
 # Can't update past this version as it breaks compatibility with Bazel 6 due to
 # the Turbine native image not supporting --release used by rules_jvm_external.
-bazel_dep(name = "rules_java", version = "7.2.0")
+bazel_dep(name = "rules_java", version = "7.12.1")
 
 # This fork restores compatibility with Bazel 6 and is based on 6.1.
 bazel_dep(name = "rules_jvm_external")