Australia selects NASAMS for Land 19 Phase 7B project

The Australian government has decided that a National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) solution is the best for its Land 19 Phase 7B project.

Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System
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Raytheon Australia will be the prime contractor for this program to supply the Australian Army with a Ground Based Air and Missile Defence capability.

The decision is controversial as Canberra had decided on the winner without going for a public tender.