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Australia considers Israeli Iron Dome interceptors for new air defence shield

Defence Ministry seeks proven off-the-shelf system to counter Chinese threats, with selection expected by end of 2026.

newest coverage 13d agosummary written 11d ago7 pieces Google NewsNewswires

What to know

  • Australia's Defence Ministry issued a tender in mid-October for a proven, off-the-shelf ground-based air defence system to counter regional threats, with selection by end of 2026 and full operation by mid-2030s.
  • Iron Dome's Tamir interceptor is under evaluation alongside US Patriot and SkyHunter systems, Norwegian Kongsberg, and South Korean Hanwha options.
  • Australian government ministers have publicly defended acquisition of Israeli military technology despite the country's political opposition to Israel's Gaza operations and stated policy against selling arms to Israel.

“The government will always seek to deliver the most suitable military technology.”

Murray Watt, Environment Minister · Jerusalem Post ↗

Richard MarlesRichard Marles Australian Defence MinisterPat ConroyPat Conroy Australian Defence Industry MinisterMurray WattMurray Watt Australian Environment MinisterAnthony AlbaneseAnthony Albanese Australian Prime Minister

Australia considers Israeli Iron Dome interceptors for new air defence shield
Jerusalem Post

How it unfolded 2 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articles

Peak 3 pieces in 4h at Oct 28, 10 AM; 7 pieces over 15 days (7 articles) Oct 28, 6 AM — 2 pieces · 2 articles — Google News 2Oct 28, 10 AM — 3 pieces · 3 articles — Google News 3Oct 28, 2 PM — quietOct 28, 6 PM — quietOct 28, 10 PM — 1 piece · 1 article — Newswires 1Oct 29, 2 AM — 1 piece · 1 article — Newswires 1Oct 29, 6 AM — quietOct 29, 10 AM — quietOct 29, 2 PM — quietOct 29, 6 PM — quietOct 29, 10 PM — quietOct 30, 2 AM — quietOct 30, 6 AM — quietOct 30, 10 AM — quietOct 30, 2 PM — quietOct 30, 6 PM — quietOct 30, 10 PM — quietOct 31, 2 AM — quietOct 31, 6 AM — quietOct 31, 10 AM — quietOct 31, 2 PM — quietOct 31, 6 PM — quietOct 31, 10 PM — quietNov 1, 1 AM — quietNov 1, 5 AM — quietNov 1, 9 AM — quietNov 1, 1 PM — quietNov 1, 5 PM — quietNov 1, 9 PM — quietNov 2, 1 AM — quietNov 2, 5 AM — quietNov 2, 9 AM — quietNov 2, 1 PM — quietNov 2, 5 PM — quietNov 2, 9 PM — quietNov 3, 1 AM — quietNov 3, 5 AM — quietNov 3, 9 AM — quietNov 3, 1 PM — quietNov 3, 5 PM — quietNov 3, 9 PM — quietNov 4, 1 AM — quietNov 4, 5 AM — quietNov 4, 9 AM — quietNov 4, 1 PM — quietNov 4, 5 PM — quietNov 4, 9 PM — quietNov 5, 1 AM — quietNov 5, 5 AM — quietNov 5, 9 AM — quietNov 5, 1 PM — quietNov 5, 5 PM — quietNov 5, 9 PM — quietNov 6, 1 AM — quietNov 6, 5 AM — quietNov 6, 9 AM — quietNov 6, 1 PM — quietNov 6, 5 PM — quietNov 6, 9 PM — quietNov 7, 1 AM — quietNov 7, 5 AM — quietNov 7, 9 AM — quietNov 7, 1 PM — quietNov 7, 5 PM — quietNov 7, 9 PM — quietNov 8, 1 AM — quietNov 8, 5 AM — quietNov 8, 9 AM — quietNov 8, 1 PM — quietNov 8, 5 PM — quietNov 8, 9 PM — quietNov 9, 1 AM — quietNov 9, 5 AM — quietNov 9, 9 AM — quietNov 9, 1 PM — quietNov 9, 5 PM — quietNov 9, 9 PM — quietYesterday, 1 AM — quietYesterday, 5 AM — quietYesterday, 9 AM — quietYesterday, 1 PM — quietYesterday, 5 PM — quietYesterday, 9 PM — quietToday, 1 AM — quietToday, 5 AM — quietToday, 9 AM — quietToday, 1 PM — quietToday, 5 PM — quiet 12
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    Defence Industry Minister defends potential purchase of Israeli military technology

    Pat Conroy and Environment Minister Murray Watt signal government support for acquiring Israeli defence systems, stating the country will seek the best equipment and most suitable military technology available. This follows Australia's longstanding criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.

    “We make no apology for getting the best possible equipment for the Australian Defence Force.”
    — Pat Conroy
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    Media reports Australia evaluating Iron Dome interceptors alongside other systems

    Australian media outlets report that Defence Ministry has approached Washington regarding cost and delivery timelines for the US Marine Corps' Medium Range Intercept Capability (using SkyHunter, a US-built version of Iron Dome's Tamir interceptors). The evaluation also includes Patriot and Aegis systems, with bids expected from Norway's Kongsberg and South Korea's Hanwha.

    1. 3 outlets Iron Dome-style missile shield eyed by Australia

      first by The Manila Times, 14d ago · also SBS, The Times of Israel

      3 more headlines
    2. 2 outlets Australia weighs Israeli Iron Dome interceptors; air defence shield by early 2030s

      first by Times of India, 13d ago · also Jerusalem Post

      1 more headline
  3. background

    Australia Defence Ministry issues tender for ground-based missile defence system — Australia's Defence Ministry released a tender seeking a proven off-the-shelf air defence system. The tender aims to select a system by the end of 2026, with live-firing planned during Exercise Talisman Sabre by 2029 and full operational capability by mid-2030s.