Australia could soon be able to purchase US$400 million (A$579 million) worth of guided missiles from the United States after the country’s foreign affairs department approved their possible sale.
The U.S. State Department notified Congress of its approval for the possible sale of Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles Extended Range (AARGM-ER) to Australia on Friday.
It comes after the Australian government asked to buy up to 100 of the missiles, among other gadgets, at an estimated cost of US$405 million.
The advanced anti-radiation missiles would be integrated into fighter jets, allowing pilots to eliminate land or sea-to-air missiles and improve the survivability of tactical aircraft….