The first delivery of a “game changer” mobile long-range US rocket weapon to Australia’s army has been made.Following a 2023 defense strategy review, the nation’s acquisition of the HIMARS system—which Ukraine has employed against Russian forces with catastrophic results—was expedited. A move toward long-range deterrence was recommended in that study, as worries about the fragility of Australia’s ties to its trading partners and international supply networks were heightened by China’s quick military buildup.
