Australia announces $4.7 billion purchase of US air defense missiles
Australia announced this week it was buying $4.7 billion in American-made SM-2 and SM-6 missiles — two of the world’s most advanced air defense interceptors — in a colossal foreign military sale.
Australia says $4.7 billion long-range missile deal to boost deterrence
Australia said on Tuesday it would bolster air and missile defence in a A$7 billion ($4.7 billion) deal with the United States to acquire SM-2 IIIC and SM-6 long-range missiles for its navy. The Australian navy test-fired the Raytheon SM-6 missile from a ship in August during exercises with the United States in Hawaii.
Australia To Buy Advanced US Missiles In $4.7 Bn Deal
Australia announced Tuesday a $4.7 billion deal to arm its navy with cutting-edge US medium and long-range missiles at a time of rapidly escalating military tensions in the Asia-Pacific.
Australia to buy nearly $5 billion in US missiles
Pacific, Canberra is set to spend nearly $5 billion on a series of cutting-edge medium and long-range missiles from the US.
Australia announces $4.7b missile deal with US, raising concerns over regional stability
Australia on Tuesday announced a A$7 billion ($4.7 billion) agreement with the US to acquire long-range missiles. An expert noted that the deal could raise concerns and disrupt regional peace and stability.
Australia to bolster air and missile defense: $4.7 billion deal with US
Australia has announced a significant upgrade to its defense capabilities through a bilateral deal with the United States, valued at A$7 billion (about $4.7 billion). The deal includes the purchase of advanced missiles for the Australian Navy,
Live news: Australia to spend $4.7bn on US missiles in naval upgrade
The plan to acquire the Raytheon-made SM2 IIIC and SM6 type missiles was announced as part of a ministerial visit to Washington. It follows the signing of the Aukus alliance with the US and UK and an overhaul of Australia’s naval force designed to adapt to China’s military buildup.
Australia to Buy $4.7 Billion of US Missiles to Bolster Defense
Australia will buy US missiles at a cost of A$7 billion ($4.7 billion) to boost its long-range strike capabilities, with Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy warning of “the greatest arms race” in the region since 1945.
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