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Australia to acquire Tomahawk capability development, equipment under possible US foreign military sale - Defence Connect
Why it matters
Australia's acquisition of Tomahawk cruise-missile capability through a US foreign military sale enhances Maritime Defence posture and offensive strike reach, addressing critical gaps in long-range precision strike absent from current ADF inventory. This reinforces the US–Australia defence relationship and signals continued US confidence in Australia as a regional security partner, supporting AUKUS credibility and Alliance cohesion in the Indo-Pacific.
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