Australia could buy as many as 220 Tomahawk guided missiles from the United States that would help the nation to 'contribute to missions of mutual interest'.
The US has approved the sale of Tomahawk missiles to Australia so its navy can be equipped with weaponry used by the US and UK.abc.net.au/news/tomahawk-guided-missile-us-sale-to-australia-approved/102109084Australia could buy as many as 220 Tomahawk missiles and supporting equipment from the United States as part of the deal struck under the AUKUS pact.As many as 220 missiles worth $1.
"The strategic location of this political and economic power contributes significantly to ensuring peace and economic stability in the region," the US State Department said in a statement. "We face the greatest strategic uncertainty since 1945. We face a regional arms race and a responsible government such as ours is dealing with that by investing in the best possible capability," Mr Conroy said.
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