Yes, Australia has used Stinger missiles (FIM-92) previously, particularly with the SASR in Afghanistan, and there are recent recommendations and discussions for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to acquire more shoulder-launched Stingers as part of urgent air defense upgrades, but they currently rely more on larger systems like NASAMS for broader air defence. The ADF is looking to fill gaps in its Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) with Stingers alongside other capabilities like Skyranger turrets and SkyCeptor missiles.
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The US State Department has sanctioned the sale of hundreds of Hellfire missiles to the Australian Defence Force, to support armed reconnaissance and anti-tank warfare mission capabilities for the Army.
Australia has become only the third country in the world to acquire and fire a Tomahawk cruise missile.
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The United States Air Force has stated that Australian testing facilities will be used for testing of HACM. In Australian service, the projectile will become the fastest missile Australia has ever operated, and the first hypersonic missile in oceanai region.
Australia will start manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles this month after the opening of a new factory in Port Wakefield, South Australia.
Australia's most elite military unit is widely considered to be the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR), often referred to as Australia's Tier 1 Special Forces, alongside the 2nd Commando Regiment, both operating under the Special Operations Command (SOCOMD). The SASR specializes in long-range reconnaissance, direct action, and counter-terrorism, while the 2nd Commando Regiment focuses on strike and recovery operations, with both units handling the most demanding missions.
It is jointly operated by Australia and the United States, and since 1988 it has been officially called the Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap (JDFPG); previously, it was known as Joint Defence Space Research Facility.
Yes, Australia is receiving AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, with deliveries beginning in September 2025, replacing their older Tiger helicopters to provide enhanced firepower, reconnaissance, and network capabilities for the Australian Army, with all 29 ordered expected by 2029.
The ADF has the largest military in Oceania, although it is smaller than most Asian military forces. The ADF is supported by a significant budget by worldwide standards and is well equipped and trained, with defence spending at 2.02% of GDP.
Australia has received its full fleet of 72 F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, with the final aircraft delivered in late 2024, forming the backbone of the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) air combat capability alongside Super Hornets and Growlers. While the current fleet is 72, there are discussions and potential plans to acquire more, possibly increasing the total to 100 aircraft in the future.
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Raytheon is developing an NGSRI solution to eventually replace the Stinger® surface-to-air missile. NGSRI is designed to fit the existing Stinger Vehicle Universal Launch system and the man-portable system.
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Athletes with a stinger often describe a sensation of 'electricity,' warmth, discomfort and/or numbness. They may often report arm weakness. Symptoms tend to be brief, lasting seconds to minutes. With more significant injuries symptoms can last hours or even days and weeks.
Australia has plentiful supplies of natural resources, including the second largest accessible reserves of iron ore in the world, the fifth largest reserves of coal and significant gas resources. For a long time, commodities have made up a sizeable share of our exports.
The United States is consistently ranked as having the #1 most powerful military in the world for 2025 by organizations like Global Firepower and Business Insider. This ranking stems from its massive defense budget, advanced technology, global power projection, and dominance in air, sea, and cyber warfare, though China has the largest number of active personnel.
Here, the Aussie SAS showed they weren't just copycats — they were innovators in jungle warfare, counterinsurgency, and survival skills. These guys aren't just soldiers; they're masters of tracking, improvisation, and living off the land when the odds are stacked against them.
Does Australia Have or Want Nuclear Weapons? Australia does not possess any nuclear weapons and is committed to the goal of a world without nuclear weapons. Australia's core obligations as a non-nuclear-weapon state are set out in the NPT.
Integrated Air and Missile Defence is designed to unite multiple capabilities across the joint force to protect a given area against rapidly advancing air and missile threats.
The RAN is planned to receive their first submarine in the early 2040s. Australia will reportedly build five SSN-AUKUS submarines. The RAN is planned to receive their first Virginia class submarine from the US in the early 2030s. The Australian Submarine Agency was established on 1 July 2023.
And their speed is partially the reason that hypersonic missiles are considered such a threat. The fastest to date is Russian - the Avangard – claimed to be able to reach speeds of Mach 27 (roughly 20,700mph) - although the figure of around Mach 12 (9,200mph) is more often cited, which equates to two-miles-a-second.
The genesis of Australia's airborne capability dates back to the Second World War. In 1942, the 1st Parachute Battalion was raised as part of a broader push to create a strategic reserve capable of rapid deployment, influenced by British and American airborne operations in Europe and North Africa.
Yes, Australia possesses and is actively acquiring a range of advanced anti-ship missiles for its Air Force (RAAF) and Navy (RAN), including the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) for its Super Hornets, Naval Strike Missile (NSM) for its frigates and destroyers, and is developing land-based options like the Strikemaster and potentially Japanese missiles, bolstering its maritime strike capabilities significantly.