BLUF
Australia and MBDA have signed an agreement that could lead to local production of Mistral missiles—strengthening domestic defence manufacturing, deepening industrial partnerships, and enhancing Australia’s future air defence capability.Learning Outcomes:
• Understand how industrial partnerships can enhance Australia’s defence self-reliance and manufacturing base.
• Recognise the strategic value of local production in strengthening supply chain resilience.
• Assess how cooperative development improves interoperability and technological growth within allied defence networks.
