Event Brief
Australia to become first foreign operator of AIM-260
Filed: Aug 06, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: Australia will become the first foreign operator of the AIM-260 air-to-air missile under a procurement deal.
WHO: Australia
WHAT: Procurement to make Australia the first foreign operator of the AIM-260 air-to-air missile
WHEN: Aug 06, 2026 at 12:19 PM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: A procurement marks a step in Canberra’s effort to prepare for high-end conflict in the Indo-Pacific.
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