SHOALWATER BAY, Queensland: Australia and the United States rehearsed precision missile strikes during war games on Saturday (Jul 22) as Canberra overhauls its military strategy in favour of long-range firepower. A series of live-fire drills were held at the Shoalwater Bay military complex in the northeast
SHOALWATER BAY, Queensland: Australia and the United States rehearsed precision missile strikes during war games on Saturday as Canberra overhauls its military strategy in favour of long-range firepower.
The drills come as Australia embarks upon a major overhaul of its armed forces, pivoting towards long-range strike capabilities in an effort to keep would-be foes such as China at arm's length.used to devastating effect by the Ukrainian militaryHIMARS - or the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System - was developed for the United States Army by Lockheed Martin in the 1990s.
Beijing has been keeping a close eye on the drills, which come amid increasing unease about China's growing military muscle in the Asia-Pacific. Major Jimmy Sheehan, Talisman Sabre spokesperson for the US forces, said the exercise showed"increased complexity, scope, and partner nation participation".
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