Toward Programme
Iron Dome-type missile shield would help nation’s defences - The Australian
Why it matters
An Iron Dome-equivalent system would substantially strengthen Australia's air and maritime defence posture, closing a critical gap in layered air defence against aircraft, cruise missiles, and drones. This directly supports Pillar 6 (Maritime Defence) capability and reduces vulnerability to kinetic attack from the north, though the article does not report an actual commitment or funding decision.
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