AUSTRALIA DEFENSE
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Australia to buy new naval missiles, rocket system for $680 million
Sydney, Australia, Jan 5 (EFE).- The Australian government said on Thursday that it will spend more than AU$1 billion ($684…
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Australian defense minister seeks to boost ties on first trip to Europe
Bangkok, Aug 28 (EFE).- Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said Sunday he would tour Germany, the United Kingdom, and France…
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Australia reviews defense force in face of future security challenges
Sydney, Australia, Aug 3 (EFE).- Australia is to review its defense force in view of future security challenges amid China’s…
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Australia announces new missile boost for armed forces
Sydney, Australia, Apr 5 (EFE).- Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton Tuesday announced a major weapons update with a new military…
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Australia launches Defense Space Command with sights on China, Russia
Sydney, Australia, Mar 23 (EFE).- Australia has established a Defense Space Command with a view to countering threats from China…
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Australia to increase defence force to 80,000 troops by 2040
Sydney, Australia, Mar 10 (EFE).- Australia’s prime minister announced Thursday an increase of 18,500 troops in the defense force by…
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Australia to build new submarine base in the Indo-Pacific
Sydney, Australia, Mar 7 (EFE).- Australia announced on Monday that it will construct a new submarine base on the east…
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Australia to probe growing number of military suicides
Sydney, Australia, Apr 19 (EFE).- Australia Monday said it would investigate the “unacceptably high” rate of suicide among soldiers and…
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Australia to manufacture missiles as part of new defense plan
Sydney, Australia, March 31 (efe-epa).- Australia announced Wednesday it would promote the construction of its own guided missiles as part…
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Australia to spend $774 million on maritime weapons development
Sydney, Australia, Jan 25 (efe-epa).- The Australian government announced Monday it will spend AU$1 billion ($774 million) on the early…
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