In March 2019, the Australian Government approved the procurement of NASAMS components as part of the Land 19 Phase 7B programme for the army. The system replaced the existing short-range air ...

However, Australia currently owns only NASAMS batteries and three air-warfare destroyers. While major Australian cities and military bases are often on coasts, there are simply not enough ships to ...

Australia’s only land-based air defense capability comes from recently inducted NASAMS missile batteries. (Gordon Arthur/staff) While major Australian cities and military bases are often on ...