Australia Seen as Test Ground For US Hypersonic Missiles – SCMP

The US is looking at Australia as a possible testing site for its hypersonic and long-range precision missiles, as part of its commitment to the three-way Aukus alliance between Canberra, Washington and London, the South China Morning Post reported.

US Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth said Australia’s contribution to the Aukus agreement “doesn’t always have to be dollars”, the report went on, as Washington continues to seek defence alliances and put more advanced capabilities into the hands of allies like Australia and Taiwan.

Read the full story: The South China Morning Post

• By Sean O’Meara

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