Australian government reveals $7b plan for purchase of American missiles for navy

Jade Macmillan

13 November 2024

6 min

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The missile sale (includes SM-2 IIIC and SM-6 models) had to be approved by Congress and will be deployed aboard current Hobart Class destroyers and future Hunter-class frigates to strengthen long-range capabilities.

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ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): High factual reporting
COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE GUIDELINES LEARNING OUTCOMES ETC)

Australian government reveals $7b plan for purchase of American missiles for navy

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