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In the first of a new four-part series ‘Is Australia ready for war? ’ we examine the army’s role in modern combat - and why the nation still spends billions of dollars on tanks.
Given the challenges the Australian Army has faced in operating the Tiger ARH, Defence was clearly seeking a well-demonstrated, tested and capable platform that ticked the boxes for cost, introduction into service and sustainability.
Seeing deep is as important as striking deep, and developing a ‘reconnaissance-strike complex’ should be an essential component of any future Australian long-range strike capability.
The first vehicles from the new Australia-U.S. contract will be delivered in 2024 and are expected to enter service in 2025.
That’s a big opportunity cost to other force modernisation initiatives.