Australia to boost missile production after China tests ICBM in Pacific

Australia Boosts Missile Defense Following China’s ICBM Test

Australia will enhance its missile defense and long-range strike capability following China’s recent ICBM test in the South Pacific, the country’s defense industry minister said on Wednesday. China’s Indo-Pacific neighbors expressed concern after the Chinese communist regime’s military tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Sept. 25. Australian Defense Industry Minister Pat Conroy said in a speech to the National Press Club of Au…

‘New Indo-Pacific missile age’ drives Australia to domestic GMLRS, munition production deals

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Australia to ramp up missile production as Indo Pacific enters new missile age

Australia said it was boosting its missile defence capability amid "significant concerns" about China's test of an ICBM in the South Pacific, and will bolster weapons stockpiles and exports to security partners as the region enters a new "missile age".

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Australia boosts defence capabilities as Indo Pacific enters new missile age

Australia's Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has said that his country has been increasing its missile defence and long-range strike capability amid 'significant concerns' about China's test of an ICBM in the South Pacific

Australia to boost missile production after China tests ICBM in Pacific

Australia to increase missile defence and long-range strike capability as Asia Pacific region enters 'missile age'.