US plans $460m radar sale to Aust

[Judi Lynn]

Last Update: Tuesday, May 24, 2005. 3:54pm (AEST)
US plans $460m radar sale to Aust

The Pentagon has announced the possible sale of three Aegis naval weapons systems to Australia, saying it would increase the ability of the United States and Australian navies to operate together.

The Aegis system is a key component of the US missile defence system, known as "son of star wars".

It has been selected by the Australian Government for the $6 billion SEA 4000 air warfare destroyers, which are expected to enter service with the Navy in 2013.
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Aegis systems are centred on a sophisticated computerised command system that can cue air defence missiles to enemy missiles and aircraft detected by targeting radar.
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200505/s1375930.htm