US, Australia team up with Lockheed Martin to build missiles Down Under

US, Australia team up with Lockheed Martin to build missiles Down Under

Australia, the United States and Lockheed Martin plan to build guided missiles in Australia to expand their weapons stockpiles and deter China’s rapidly growing military.

Australia signs joint statement of intent with US on local missile production

GMLRS rounds being fired from Australia, US and Singaporean HIMARS launchers during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. Photo: ADF. Australia’s ambitions to develop a sovereign guided weapons production industry have taken another step forward with the signing of a joint statement of intent with the United States to enhance bilateral cooperation on local production. The signing also included defence giant Lockheed Martin, and coincides with the openin…

Australia, US strengthen guided weapons cooperation - Manufacturers' Monthly

Image: ID1974/stock.adobe.com Australia and the United States have strengthened their defence cooperation with the signing of a Joint Statement of Intent and the opening of a new joint office to progress co-production of guided weapons. Underpinned by the Albanese government’s investment of up to $21 billion over the next decade, the initiative aims to establish a sovereign Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise – a key pillar in build…

$21 billion defence manufacturing plan bolstered by Australia-US agreement

Australia and the United States have signed a Joint Statement of Intent to explore co-production of guided weapons and opened a joint office to support cooperation in the sector. Announced in Washington DC, the agreement between the Australian Government, the United States Department of War, and Lockheed Martin Corporation marks a milestone in Australia’s effort to develop a sovereign Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise.  The…