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Tess Ikonomou

Next generation air, missile shield enters next phase

The ADF's air battle management system has entered the next phase after the awarding of a contract. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

The Australian Defence Force is a step closer to getting a next generation air and missile defence system capable of detecting and stopping threats. 

The Albanese government on Wednesday announced the next phase of the integrated air and missile defence capability which has been taken up by US defence giant Lockheed Martin under a $500 million contract

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