BLUF

Australia and Kongsberg Defence will jointly produce and service naval and joint strike missiles at a new plant in Newcastle.

Summary

  1. Used by F35A’s, Hobart and ANZAC Classes.
  2. Replaces Navy's Harpoon missile.
  3. Australia and Norway only places capable of producing these missiles.
  4. Aligns with the 2024 National Defence Strategy.
  5. Strengthens Australia’s sovereign defence industry.

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