Australia buys advanced missiles from the US.

Australia announced a new defense strategy in April, focusing on investing heavily in strengthening its capacity to respond to external threats.

The agreement for Australia to purchase new missiles, which the Canberra government calls a "significant milestone," will enhance naval capabilities in line with the new defense strategy announced in 2024 to adapt to the evolving situation.

Australia announced it would spend 7 billion AUD to purchase the SM-6 missile, deployed on warships and capable of engaging aircraft and cruise missiles, and the SM-2 Block III C medium-range missile with a new guidance system.

"Australia is facing the most complex geostrategic environment since World War II," AFP quoted Australian Defence Technology Minister Pat Conroy as saying during a visit to Washington DC.

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Minister Conroy stated that these missile systems would "ensure the safety of Australians, deter any adversaries, and secure national interests in the missile age."

The missiles purchased from the US will be deployed to Australia's three Hobart-class destroyers and later to its Hunter-class anti-submarine frigates, according to the Australian government .

In April, Australia announced a defense strategy that envisions a significant increase in defense spending aimed at improving its military's capabilities against threats that could disrupt trade or thwart attempts to restrict Australia's access to air and sea routes.

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