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Australia: ships will mount cruise missiles

Purchased over 200 American-made Tomahawk

The Defense Minister of Australia announced today the acquisition of more than 200 Tomahawk cruise missiles, intended to equip navy ships. Another 60 extended-range anti-radiation guided missiles will instead be mounted on Boeing E/A-18 Growler fighters and on F/A-18 Super Hornet. The value of the deal is around 1.6 billion euros. The goal is to discourage potential adversaries, starting with China,...

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Canberra, Australia, 08/21/2023 13:42
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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