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Australia whips together a hybrid air defense weapon
Defense NewsThursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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Australia successfully tested a “Frankenstein” medium-range air defense system last month harnessing existing and new capabilities in a novel way.
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What happened
Australia successfully tested a “Frankenstein” medium-range air defense system last month harnessing existing and new capabilities in a novel way.
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Defense News published: Australia whips together a hybrid air defense weapon
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