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Australia buys US missiles amid growing Pacific tensions

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1 year ago

October 22, 2024

Ahron Young

Largest Pacific arms race since WWII as Australia buys more U.S. weapons.

Australia is stepping up its defence game with a $7 billion deal to acquire hundreds of US-made missiles.

This arms purchase, approved by Congress, marks the largest military investment in the Pacific since World War II.

Australian Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy stressed the importance of deterrence in a time of “strategic uncertainty.”

Striking ships

The deal includes Standard Missile 2 and Standard Missile 6, which can defend against ballistic missiles and strike enemy ships.

As tensions rise in the region, the US has already used these advanced weapons to counter threats from Iran.

Australia’s Navy is set to receive a major upgrade with these powerful long-range missiles.

It’s a clear sign that Australia is preparing for any potential future conflicts.

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U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.

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March 4, 2026

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Trump claims Iran military neutralised as Strait Of Hormuz tensions surge

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

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15 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

President Trump says Iran’s military capability has been largely neutralised, including its navy and air force, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Iranian attacks have threatened commercial air travel and oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider economic fallout.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has faced two attacks, while Gulf states worked to intercept further Iranian strikes. Officials report six U.S. troops killed and more than 700 deaths inside Iran as the exchange of fire escalates.

With global markets watching closely, the region remains on edge as military and diplomatic tensions show no signs of easing.

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Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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2 days ago

March 3, 2026

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Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears