Australia Makes Huge Purchase Of Tomahawk Missiles From The U.S.

 

SCMP: Australia buys US$1.1 billion of US missiles amid Aukus and ‘arms race’ concerns 

* Australia's purchase of 200 Tomahawks means it will be one of only three nations to own the missiles, which have a range of 1,500km 

* The acquisition is backed by a defence review which recommended Australia adopt a strategy that would prevent adversaries from reaching its shores 

Australia has acquired A$1.7 billion (US$1.1 billion) of missiles from the United States, as domestic concerns about its purchase of nuclear-powered submarines under the Aukus alliance with the US and Britain continue to simmer. 

Defence minister Richard Marles and defence industry minister Pat Conroy said the acquisition was backed by the nation's latest defence review in April, which recommended Canberra adopt a strategy that would prevent an adversary from reaching Australian shores, such as building long-range missile capabilities.  

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Australia Makes Huge Purchase Of Tomahawk Missiles From The U.S. 

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