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Australian Air Force Declares IOC For LRASM And JASSM-ER Air-Launched Strike Missiles
Why it matters
The RAAF's IOC declaration for LRASM and JASSM-ER demonstrates successful integration of advanced, long-range strike capabilities into Australia's air-combat fleet, strengthening maritime and land-attack posture in the Indo-Pacific. This capability directly enhances Australia's deterrent credibility against peer adversaries and validates the AUKUS partnership model of advanced weapons integration, reducing technical and programmatic risk to the broader alliance.
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