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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 $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 $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 strikes $7b missile deal for 'greatest arms race' since WWII
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles said the $7 billion missile agreement showed how the federal government was advancing the strike power of the navy's warships. Conroy warned the world was facing the gravest arms race since World War II.
Australia lands $7b deal for missile and air defence
Australia has struck a new agreement with the US to bolster its air and missile defences, as tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific.
Cricket Australia looks to unify approach to managing quicks
CA are advertising for a new national pace-bowling coach to work across the men's team and the states to manage Australia's ...
Live news: Australia to spend $4.7bn on US missiles in naval upgrade
The Australian government will spend A$7bn ($4.7bn) acquiring “state of the art” missiles from the US for use by its naval ...
King Charles' unexpected three words as he hugs survivor of Australia's 'stolen generation'
King Charles was seen embracing Uncle James Michael 'Widdy' Welsh in a huge hug as he visited the National Centre for ...
Australia’s New Scam Prevention Laws: What You Need to Know
Australia's Scam Prevention Framework aims to protect consumers by holding tech, banking, and telecom sectors accountable.
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Australia Jailing Children as Young as 10
Last week, Australia’s new government in Northern Territory passed legislation lowering the age of criminal responsibility ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Australia Britain Royals
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.
How to watch this week's NBA in Australia, New Zealand
Here are some key facts, and how you can watch all the Week 1 action on ESPN in Australia and New Zealand. Fans can tune in ...
Australia news live: Aboriginal man protesting king’s visit arrested near Sydney Opera House; government to start prosecuting vape vendors
A highlight of the afternoon was a surprise performance by dancers from five schools in Sydney’s west and south-west, who ...