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 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,
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 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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Australia’s US$4.7 Billion Advanced US missiles Deal: Strengthening Naval Defences Amid Asia-Pacific Tensions
Australia has announced a US$4.7 billion deal to equip its navy with advanced US-made medium- and long-range missiles. This ...
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Australia Announces $4.7 Billion To Buy SM–2 And SM-6 From U.S.
The Australian government on Monday announced a $4.7 billion deal to procure RTX Standard Missile-2 Block IIIC (SM-2 IIIC) and SM-6 for its surface naval ...
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Australia to buy $4.7B worth of US advanced missiles amid Asia-Pacific tensions
ALBAWABA - As part of its military plan to strengthen naval capabilities, Australia has announced a $4.7 billion (AU$7 ...
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 ...
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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 ...