Skip to main content Mobile menu button Mobile search button
The Runway Air Force Logo
  • ADELE
  • Help
  • Request membership
  • Log in
Home
Articles (1700) Collections Topics
Runway Flix (118) Archive (3519)
Search
Search
Close
Strategic Influence

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

Raelene Lockhorst
26 December 2024
Archived
6 min
PME All levels

BLUF

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)
 

Related articles

AIM-120 and  Ghost Bat
9 Jun 2026
Strategic Influence

The strategy is now set to build Australia’s Defence resilience

3 minutes
29 Aug 2025
Strategic Influence

Philippines, India Wind Up First Joint Naval Exercise in South China Sea

5 minutes
Two Poseidon aircraft from No. 92 Wing, Butterworth
29 May 2026
Strategic Influence

Russian N-subs in the Pacific?

5 minutes
Chinese Navy sailors onboard PLA Navy Ship Sanya alongside South China Sea Fleet Navy Base in Zhanjiang.
10 Sep 2025
Strategic Influence

What new weapons on show at huge parade say about China's military strength

8 minutes
Stay in the loop
  • ADELE
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • About
  • Contribute
  • Privacy
  • Acceptable Use Policy
  • Strategic Partner – Interserv

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that images and names of deceased persons may appear on this website

  • Help
  • Request membership
  • Login
  • Home
  • Articles (1700)
  • Collections (39)
  • Topics
  • Runway Flix (118)
  • Archive (3519)
  • Events
  • Wirraway (ADELE)
  • Search