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. The two governments finished the deal this spring but unveiled it Tuesday,
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.
Australia to buy advanced US missiles in $6.1b deal
SYDNEY - 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.
Australian government reveals $7b plan for purchase of American missiles for navy
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy confirms a deal to buy medium and long-range American missiles amid what he calls "the greatest arms race in our region since 1945".
Australia bolsters missile defences amid regional ‘arms race’
The Albanese government is spending billions of dollars to upgrade Australia’s missile defences, with the defence industry minister warning the country is in a major regional “arms race”.
Australia's $7 Billion Missile Defense Upgrade: Strengthening Naval Power
Australia is investing A$7 billion to enhance its navy's defense capabilities by acquiring advanced SM-2 IIIC and SM-6 missiles from the United States. This move aims to improve Australia's long-range strike capabilities and strengthen its deterrence in response to geopolitical tensions in the region.
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 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 Purchases Anti-Aircraft Missiles for $4.68 Billion
Australia has announced a major investment of $4.68 billion (A$7 billion) to acquire SM-2 and SM-6 anti-aircraft missiles for its Navy, according to a report by Breaking Defense. "The Standard Missile 6 and Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC will enable our Navy to strike long-range sea,
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‘Greatest arms race in our region’: Australia buys $7b of US missiles
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Australia buys $7b worth of US missiles for ‘greatest arms race’ since World War II
Australia will purchase a $7 billion arsenal of long-range missiles from the United States to bolster its defences, as ...
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Australia acquires state-of-the-art long-range missiles in $7bn deal with the United States
The world’s best long-range missiles will be deployed on Australia’s air warfare destroyers in a major boost to the ...