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Australia Might Buy Theatre Missile Defense System
Washington (AFP) May 23, 2005 The Pentagon Monday announced the possible sale of three Aegis naval weapons systems to Australia, saying it would increase the ability of the US and Australian navies to operate together. The Defense Security and Cooperation Agency (DSCA) estimated the value of the sale at as high as 350 million dollars. Aegis systems are centered on a sophisticated computerized command system that can cue air defense missiles to enemy missiles and aircraft detected by targeting radar. Using its AN/SPY-1 phased array radar, it can track over a hundred targets simultaneously. Noting Australia's strategic location, the DSCA said helping the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) modernize 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 are the principal contractors, DSCA said. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express Learn about missile defense at SpaceWar.com Learn about nuclear weapons doctrine and defense at SpaceWar.com All about missiles at SpaceWar.com Learn about the Superpowers of the 21st Century at SpaceWar.com
Missile Defense Program Moves Forward
Washington DC (AFPS) Jan 12, 2006The Missile Defense Agency continues to move forward in its efforts to protect the nation against a ballistic missile attack. The eighth ground-based interceptor missile was lowered into its underground silo at Fort Greely, Alaska, Dec. 18, 2005. |
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