Australia Bolsters Long-Range Strike Power with U.S. Tomahawk Missiles

Australia has finalized a deal to purchase over 200 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States for A$1.3 billion ($833 million) to enhance its long-range strike capabilities. This acquisition makes Australia one of only three nations, alongside the US and Britain, to possess Tomahawk missiles. The missiles, with a range of 1,500 km (932 miles), will be deployed on the Royal Australian Navy's Hobart-class destroyers. This move is part of Australia's broader defense shake-up as it seeks to upgrade its military forces in response to China's significant military build-up. In addition to the Tomahawks, Australia will also purchase advanced anti-radiation guided missiles and long-range anti-tank guided missiles.