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May 21, 2018

Australia selects Spike LR2

Jane’s 360: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has been selected by the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) to supply its Spike

May 17, 2018

Aegis integration under the microscope

Defence Connect: In its latest report on the government’s $89 billion Naval Shipbuilding Plan, the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has cautioned against the

April 27, 2018

China’s Ballistic Missiles Threaten Australia’s Self-Reliance

War on the Rocks: Late last year in Australia, there was sudden interest shown in ballistic missile defense. Although the

November 7, 2017

Israel’s Trophy System, Spike Missiles and Iron Dome Heading Down Under

The Jerusalem Post: As Australia overhauls its LAND 400 armored vehicles program, Israeli defense giant Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is

November 3, 2017

Australia to Upgrade Nulka Anti-Ship Missile Defense on Ships for $200M

Defense World: Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull made a commitment of $200 million to upgrade Nulka active missile decoy systems

October 4, 2017

Australia to fit 9 new warships with US-built anti-missile defense systems to counter ‘rogue states’

RT: Australia’s nine new war ships, set for construction in 2020, will be armed with American-built Aegis combat management systems,

October 3, 2017

Australia to fit warships with anti-missile defense systems

Reuters: SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Tuesday nine war ships set for construction in 2020

August 17, 2017

Australia split in debate on installing missile defense shield

The Straits Times: Australia has been debating whether to install a missile defence shield to protect the country’s north following

July 17, 2017

Hypersonic missile secretly tested at Woomera

Sunshine Coast Daily: Australia has quietly concluded a set of test flights of a missile capable of burning through the

July 10, 2017

Australia to Speed Missile Defense Development, Turnbull Says

Bloomberg: Australia will press ahead with a missile defense program to protect its forces, but a U.S. shield system isn’t