Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Richard Marles said Australian authorities have signed two contracts for the supply of two American missile systems. It has been reported CNN.
According to the publication, the total value of the deals is estimated at $684 million.Australia will purchase the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) anti-missile ship system and the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) from the United States.
“State [премьер-министра Австралии Энтони] Albanese is taking a proactive approach to ensuring Australia’s security, and HIMARS naval attack missiles and launchers will give our defense forces the ability to contain the conflict and protect our interests.”
He added that the level of technology used in these systems will bring the Australian Armed Forces “to the forefront” of modern military technology.
Previously at the Pentagon declaration .The United States has developed its own military-industrial complex due to the situation in Ukraine.