Australia Fast-Tracks Arming of Jets, Naval Ships With New Long-Range Missiles

Australia Fast-Tracks Arming of Jets, Naval Ships With New Long-Range Missiles
A Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet in flight after refueling over the Pacific Ocean near the coast of Brisbane, Australia on July 17, 2019. Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez/U.S. Air Force via AP
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The arming of Australian fighter jets and naval ships will be accelerated with new long-range strike weapons under a recently announced AU$3.5 billion (US$2.64 billion) plan.

The federal government on April 5 released details of the plan which will see Australian defence forces armed with missiles that can strike targets from 900 kilometres away.

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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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