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Will Australia form a new defense pact in Indo-Pacific by end of 2025?
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Australia Test-Fires Tomahawk Missile for First Time, Enhancing Military Range to 2,500km Amid Indo-Pacific Challenges
Dec 9, 2024, 12:04 PM
Australia has successfully test-fired a Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missile off the American West Coast, marking a significant milestone in its military capabilities. This test makes Australia only the third nation to utilize the long-range cruise missile, enhancing the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) strike range from approximately 124 kilometers with the AGM-84 Harpoon to over 2,500 kilometers with the Tomahawk. The test comes amid increasing challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, as Australia seeks to bolster its long-range strike capabilities.
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