ADF | Australia to commence missile manufacturing and acquire more long range strike missiles
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- Australia will start manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles in 2025, following the signing of a contract between Defence and Lockheed Martin Australia.
Assembling GMLRS missiles in Australia is an early, important step towards delivering on the Government’s $2.5 billion commitment to accelerate domestic guided weapons manufacturing.
Australia will also acquire Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM). Both PrSM, which can engage targets out to 500km, and GMLRS can be fired from HIMARS launchers.
These activities are part of the $4.1 billion investment, announced in response to the Defence Strategic Review, which will enable Defence to acquire more long-range strike systems and manufacture longer-range munitions in Australia.
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This will be a great asset to the ADF I’m very glad we are finally catching up with the rest of the world
Manufacturing here; GOOD. Sovereign capability! A degree of self-reliance.
Well at least it's a start. We have to seriously look at what we are able to produce here in Australia. If a regional war breaks out involving us, it will be fairly easy to cut us off from what we need to survive.
Like our fuel reserves over in US?
In the 50-60 we were world leaders in rocket technology had a great industry. Which the federal government gave away. We supported UK and US industry instead of making our own same with our aircraft industry. We have so much catching up to do! Great to see Aussie made again!
Something Australia has been lacking in since they shelved the good old bloodhound missiles. We can be more self sufficient not having to rely on other countries, keep the technology here and finally improve our woeful defence capability to protect ourselves !!!
Will the defeat hypersonic icbms? Because im pretty sure that should be priority
That’s very interesting thank you
Massive W
Sad that so much of this had to be reactionary. But better late than never I guess.
Good news at last.
Have we started manufacturing missiles yet ?
We should of done it decades ago
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The Imperative for an Australian Nuclear Deterrent in the Face of China's Existential Threat.
Australia's strategic security landscape is increasingly fraught with challenges that pose an existential threat to its sovereignty. Foremost among these is China's rising military might, whose expansionist policies and aggressive posturing in the Indo-Pacific region have raised alarms about Australia's future stability and security. Given the current state of Australia's defence capabilities, the acquisition of nuclear weapons emerges as a crucial strategy to deter potential aggression and ensure national survival.
Strategic Vulnerabilities and Defense Shortcomings: - Australia boasts a vast and sparsely populated coastline stretching over 25,000 kilometres, presenting a formidable challenge for defence and surveillance. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is under-equipped to secure this extensive border against a superior military force like China.
Key shortcomings include:
1. Insufficient Defense Expenditure: Australia's defence budget, while significant, is spread thin across multiple domains, resulting in a lack of advanced and comprehensive land, sea, and air deterrents. The current expenditure levels are inadequate to match the rapid military advancements seen in China.
2. Manpower Constraints: The ADF is experiencing its lowest manpower levels since World War II. This limited personnel pool hampers Australia's ability to project power and sustain prolonged defensive operations, particularly against a numerically superior foe. This is evidenced by the new Australian Foreign Legion forecast to boost recruit numbers.
3. Technological and Capability Gaps: The ADF lacks the advanced technological edge and integrated defence systems to effectively counter modern threats. This includes deficits in missile defence, cyber capabilities, and strategic mobility. The Case for a Nuclear Deterrent. In the face of these challenges, nuclear weapons offer a potent solution that can offset conventional military disadvantages and provide a credible deterrent against existential threats.
The strategic rationale for Australia to pursue nuclear armament includes:
1. Deterrence Against Superior Forces: Nuclear weapons serve as a powerful deterrent, compelling any potential aggressor to reconsider the risks of a military incursion. The mere presence of a credible nuclear arsenal can induce hesitation and strategic caution in adversaries, including China.
2. Force Multiplier: A nuclear capability would act as a force multiplier, significantly enhancing Australia’s defensive posture without needing proportional increases in conventional forces. This would enable Australia to maintain a more balanced and sustainable defence budget.
3. Sovereignty and Autonomy: Possessing nuclear weapons would enhance Australia’s strategic autonomy, reducing dependence on allied support in times of crisis and enabling more decisive and independent defence policies.
4. Geopolitical Stability: A nuclear-armed Australia would contribute to regional stability by establishing a balance of power. This could deter China's direct aggression, coercive tactics, and geopolitical maneuvering.
Conclusion.
In a rapidly evolving security environment, the acquisition of nuclear weapons presents a compelling strategic imperative for Australia. Faced with China's overwhelming military superiority and constrained by current defence capabilities, Australia must consider a nuclear deterrent to secure its sovereignty, safeguard its vast coastline, and ensure national survival. By developing a credible nuclear arsenal, Australia can transform its strategic landscape, compelling any potential aggressor to think twice before undertaking any kinetic actions against the nation. Australia needs to grow up.
build small drones, lots of drones
Absolutely.
That will happen too.
There are several companies that already do.
Nov/Den 2024 is maximum risk.
WILL YIU BE USING YE OLD FORGE IN GOSFORD??
It is about time. Australia was the third country to launch a satellite from its own soil. Now get on with it, promptly.
LOCKHEED!!
WE CAN MAKE ALL THAT HERE IN GOSFORD NSW!! TH FORGE!!
I’m surprised that China allowed the Australian Labour Party to let us!
At least not a total waste unlike the F-35
Thank you USA, Joe Biden!