Australia considering Iron Dome's Tamir interceptor for missile defense
The tender issued by the country’s Defense Ministry in mid-October wants a “proven” off-the-shelf system
Australia is contemplating the possibility of acquiring Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system as it develops its inaugural land-based ballistic missile shield. The Defense Ministry in Australia has reached out to Washington regarding the costs and delivery schedules for the US Marine Corps' Medium Range Intercept Capability, which employs SkyHunter interceptors, a US-made variant of the Iron Dome's Tamir interceptors.
The Australian government is also evaluating the Patriot and Aegis missile defense systems. Bids from Norwegian firm Kongsberg and South Korean company Hanwha are anticipated to follow. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has emphasized that Australia does not sell arms to Israel, yet Defense Industry Minister Pat Conroy has defended the country's utilization of Israeli military systems.
A tender issued by Australia's Defense Ministry in mid-October seeks a "proven" off-the-shelf system to be selected by the end of the following year, followed by a live-firing exercise during Exercise Talisman Sabre by 2029. The system is projected to become fully operational during the 2030s.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Australia considers Iron Dome-style missile shield gulfnews.com
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