Aus seeks US anti-radiation missiles
30 APR 2017 - 3:34AM
Australia is seeking anti-radiation missiles
worth about $183.7 million for its Growler aircraft fleet, according to the US
Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
Source: AAP
Australia is looking to buy anti-radiation
missiles worth about $183.7 million for its Growler aircraft fleet, according
to a US agency.
The US State Department has approved the
possible sale and Congress has been informed, a notice from the country's Defense
Security Cooperation Agency says.
The sale would include up to 70 high speed
anti-radiation missiles, 40 advanced anti-radiation guided missiles and
training missiles as well as other support equipment.
The total estimated cost is $US137.6 million,
or $A183.7 million.
"Australia is requesting these missiles
for its Electronic Attack EA-18G Growler aircraft," the agency notice says
about the missiles, which are designed for attacking ground-based radar.
"Australia will use this capability as a
deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defense."
If the sale goes ahead it 'will contribute to
the foreign policy and national security" of the US, by improving
"security of a major contributor to political stability, security, and
economic development in the Western Pacific".
"Australia is an important major
non-NATO ally and partner that contributes significantly to peacekeeping and
humanitarian operations around the world," the notice reads.
Original post: sbs.com.au
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