Royal Australian Navy tests Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) for improved air and missile defense.

The Royal Australian Navy successfully tested the Standard Missile 6 (SM-6), improving air and missile defense, lethality, and long-range strike capabilities for its surface combatant fleet. The SM-6 will be deployed on Hobart class destroyers and future Hunter class frigates, aligning with the Albanese Government's National Defence Strategy. This development enhances integrated air and missile defense systems and complements the Standard Missile 2 already in service.

August 10, 2024
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