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Australia's new Defence Strategic Review affirms the concept of a 3000-4000-ton Medium Landing Ship.Summary
KEY POINTS:
- The DSR says it is essential to accelerate the acquisition of LAND 8710 Phases 1-2—Army Littoral Manoeuvre Vessels.
- With both Australia and the United States seeking a similar landing platform, the two countries should combine their efforts
- By leveraging AUKUS-infused momentum, the procurement could serve as a test-bed for more complex joint efforts.
References
- National Defence: Defence Strategic Review 2023 COLLECTION | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
- MAY 2023 The Cove's Defence Strategic Review Report Digest—The Cove
- MAY 2023 Army’s new domain: Amphibious craft and long-range weapons—The Mandarin
Source Information:
- Article Source: Forbes
- Media Check: Forbes - Media Bias Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com) MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
- RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.
