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Down Under |
Australian Navy To Get U.S Weapons Systems |
2005-05-24 |
![]() Noting Australia's strategic location, the DSCA said helping the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) modernise its fleet of surface warships was vital to US interests. "The procurement also aids in maintaining the US Navy (USN) production base and will improve interoperability between RAN and USN forces," it said. "This proposed sale is consistent with those objectives, and facilitates burden sharing with our allies." Lockheed-Martin Maritime System and Sensors, Raytheon, General Dynamics were the principal contractors, DSCA said. |
Posted by:Spavirt Pheng6042 |
#3 I see it as furthering the encirclement of China. Of course, there really is no better ally than Australia. ;) Go Aussies! |
Posted by: mmurray821 2005-05-24 09:20 |
#2 Makes sense to e,at least they are not likely to sell it to China(hint:Israel). |
Posted by: raptor 2005-05-24 05:48 |
#1 Thanks, guys. Need any carriers while we're "talking turkey", as it were? |
Posted by: mojo 2005-05-24 00:59 |