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As Australia’s Naval Focus Moves North, So Must Missile Reloading Facilities

Raelene Lockhorst
26 December 2024
6 min
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Southern ports are too far from critical areas whereas Darwin and Cairns are ideal reloading locations. Collaboration with Allies to build the facilities would enhance operational capabilities, increase naval flexibility and strengthen our alliances.
READ: As Australia’s Naval Focus Moves North, So Must Missile Reloading Facilities

References

  • The Strategist (Australian Strategic Policy Institute: ASPI): High factual reporting 
  • COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE GUIDELINES LEARNING OUTCOMES ETC)
 

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