On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Army Public Affairs announced that the United States and Australia had strengthened their long-standing defense partnership by signing two pivotal Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) on March 11, 2025. These agreements, which aim to advance collaborative defense manufacturing, mark a significant milestone in strengthening military interoperability and regional security in the Indo-Pacific. The first MOU formalizes a commitment to co-producing 155 mm artillery ammunition, a crucial step in enhancing Australia’s defense manufacturing capabilities and ensuring a steady supply of munitions. The second MOU establishes a co-assembly initiative for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) for HIMARS, bolstering Australia’s capacity to produce advanced long-range precision strike capabilities while enhancing operational integration with U.S. forces. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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A U.S. Marine Corps HIMARS launcher from the Marine Rotational Force - Darwin relocates to a secure position after launching a Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) during an emergency fire mission as part of Exercise Koolendong at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, on August 29, 2021. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)
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A U.S. Marine Corps HIMARS launcher from the Marine Rotational Force - Darwin relocates to a secure position after launching a Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) during an emergency fire mission as part of Exercise Koolendong at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, on August 29, 2021. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)
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