Australia weighs Israeli Iron Dome interceptors; air defence shield by early 2030s

Australia is considering the purchase of missile interceptors developed for Israel's Iron Dome for its upcoming air defence system. The Defence officials announced plans to establish a ground-based missile defence capability by the early 2030s. They cited lessons learned from warfare in Ukraine and the Middle East as key considerations. Options under discussion include the US Patriot missile system and Iron Dome interceptors manufactured by Rafael.