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Japan to test hypersonic missiles in Australia under new deal
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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Japan and Australia have agreed to allow Japanese tests of hypersonic missiles on Australian missile ranges over the next decade, marking a significant deepening of their military cooperation amid regional security concerns. The two countries will also collaborate on a new laser detection system called Boobook as part of their defence partnerships.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.
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You must track new testing and defence tech partnerships across Asia-Pacific as Japan gains access to Australian ranges for hypersonic missile development. This opens opportunities for suppliers supporting advanced missile and laser detection tech, signalling growing regional defence investments.
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