Australia will soon have the capacity to build its own guided missiles, amid rising tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.

The federal government has announced a $1 billion plan to build a new weapons facility.

Australian Strategic Policy Institute senior analyst, Dr Malcolm Davis, says the upgrade is "in response to the growing power and influence of China".

Australia will soon have the capacity to build its own guided missiles, amid rising tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.
The federal government has announced a $1 billion plan to build a new weapons facility.
Australian Strategic Policy Institute senior analyst, Dr Malcolm Davis, says the upgrade is "in response to the growing power and influence of China".

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Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft keep Melbourne informed and entertained with their razor sharp wit and humour every morning on 3AW Breakfast, 5.30am-8.30am. The daily podcast and best segments from their program are uploaded right here.

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