The Australian Defence Forces (ADF) just became more lethal after the United States government greenlit the sale of long-range guided missiles and their supporting equipment.
The sale, which is estimated to cost the federal government around $750 million (US$506 million), will see Australia acquire up to 63 of the U.S. new medium-range air-to-ground Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles-Extended Range (AARGM-ERs), and up to 20 AARGM-ER Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs).
Additionally, the acquisition will also include AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range Dummy Air Training Missiles, containers, component parts and support equipment, repair of repairables; software, publications, training, transportation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering support; and other related elements of logistical and program support….