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Australia to improve its defence force

Sydney, Australia - New planes, new helicopters and new tanks

In order to improve its defence system, Australia's government created a 10-year defence plan which plans the acquisition of new tanks to replace the old Leopard tanks for the Army and the replacement of the F-111 aircraft from 2010 with a new type of aircraft. They will also buy more troop lift helicopters for military transport. Four of the frigates will be equipped with missiles and 3 new air...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 54741
Rome, Italy, 11/07/2003 14:29
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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