Bloomberg reports that Australia is liaising with its US ally to accelerate a A$1 billion ($761 million) program designed to create a sovereign guided-missile program, a move that could add to its friction with China. The article uses a graphic developed by the United States Studies Centre.
Defence31 March 2021
Australia accelerates missile program with its US ally
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