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Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - Australia unveiled a US$570 million (RM2.4 billion) deal to build missiles domestically today, a bid to beef up military capabilities amid a regional arms race. — AFP pic
SYDNEY, Aug 22 — Australia unveiled a US$570 million (RM2.4 billion) deal to build missiles domestically today, a bid to beef up military capabilities amid a regional arms race.
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy announced a deal to develop naval and air-launched Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) at a plant north of Sydney.
The factory will break ground later this year, producing anti-ship cruise missiles and JSMs that can be fitted to state-of-the-art F-35A aircraft.
“This is about investing in our advanced, high-tech manufacturing industry and developing our sovereign defence industrial base,” said Conroy.
A defence official told AFP the factory would begin production in 2027 and would be capable of producing 100 missiles a year.
Both missiles were developed by Norway’s Kongsberg.
Concerns about China’s massive defence spending and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have led many US allies to voice concern about a shortfall in munitions manufacturing capabilities.
Australia is among several Asia-Pacific nations dramatically increasing defence spending.
Asian defence spending reached a record US$510 billion in 2023, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies, a London-based think tank.
Australia has launched a string of ambitious defence projects, including the development of a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. — AFP
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