Australia is building a billion-dollar arms export industry. This is how weapons can fall in the wrong hands

Its main exports are products and components that fit into broader global supply chains for weapons and weapons systems.

• Megan Price
• The Conversation

For example, the government boasts there isn’t a single F-35 fighter jet production operation that doesn’t feature Australian-made components.

The government sees further export potential for products and components to be used in armoured vehicles, advanced radar systems, and patrol boats, as well.

While Australia hasn’t made much headway on its export ranking, it has enjoyed some impressive sales success. In the 2017-18 financial year, the…

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