"Producing GMLRS missiles in Australia is the stepping stone towards local production of more advanced, longer-range strike weapons in the future – local production that is essential to our sovereignty and our security," Minister of Defense Industry Pat Conroy said.
"So I think we could, with some additional investment, we could significantly increase our output, and we could do more to support the combined allied effort. ... I think Australia could lean forward more and actually support the Allied effort, including the US and its preparations in the Indo-Pacific region," NIOA CEO Rob Nioa said.
With potential adversaries no longer predictable, training must move beyond just live exercises and flight simulators.
The new partnership aims to stand up a “multi-user rocket motor facility” in Australia that can meet needs for munitions and space launch.
Barrett designed and builds versions of the MRAD sniper rifle, used by both the Army and US special operations.