China's ability to hit Australia with missiles 'real and growing', Lowy Institute says
A new report from the Lowy Institute warns that China's military capabilities are rapidly expanding, posing a "real and growing" threat to Australia. The analysis highlights China's ability to strike Australia's mainland, trade routes, subsea cables, and critical infrastructure with missiles like the DF-26. The threat would escalate further if China establishes a military base in the Pacific or develops long-range bombers/drones.
Why it matters
This analysis underscores the shifting power balance in the Indo-Pacific, raising significant security concerns for Australia and its allies, and potentially influencing regional defense strategies and international relations.
The Lowy Institute says China has the ability to hit Australia with its DF-26 missile system. ( Reuters: Andy Wong )
The article reports factually on a think tank's analysis of military capabilities without taking a political stance.
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