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Japan to test hypersonic missiles in Australia

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19 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 19 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Japan will conduct hypersonic missile tests and other projectile launches in Australia as part of expanded military cooperation, including a joint development of a laser detection system, strengthening defense ties amid regional security concerns.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can expect new defence partnerships to open in Australia for advanced weapons testing, offering a strategic expansion for founders supplying military tech or support around hypersonic and laser systems.

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