Australia to spend $2bn on fleet of US Black Hawk helicopters The Black Hawks replace Australia’s fleet of European-designed Taipan helicopters which are being retired early.
Australia to speed up purchase of sea mines to shore up maritime defence
Australia said on Monday it would accelerate plans to buy advanced sea mines to protect its maritime routes and ports from "potential aggressors" amid China's plans to increase its influence in the Pacific region.
Australia to buy deep sea mines as China deterrent
Australia is to lace its coast with powerful sea mines to deter China and other potential attackers from sending warships and submarines into the nation’s wat
Australia news live: Marles says $2.8bn deal to buy US Black Hawk helicopters followed ‘struggle’ with French-made Taipans
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