AUSTRALIA SEEKS MISSILE SHIELD

摘要

As regimes such as North Korea threaten regional stability with ballistic missiles, the Australian Prime Minister has announced that the RAN's next generation of frigates are to be equipped with the US Aegis combat system. The long-range detection system is to be integrated with a locally produced tactical interface developed by SAAB Australia. The Future Frigates, which have thus far been optimised for anti-submarine warfare, will also need to be equipped with missiles capable of engaging ICBMs if they are to provide a full BMD capability.