SYDNEY: Australia signed a record A$2.5 billion (US$1.8 billion) deal on Monday (Jun 22) to export a sophisticated over-the-horizon radar defence system to Canada. It was the first international sale of Australia's advanced radar technology, which offers long-range surveillance to improve defences »»»

Australia has signed a record Aus$2.5 billion (US$1.8 billion) agreement with Canada to sell JORN (over-the-horizon radar), officials said Monday. “It is far and away the largest defense export that we have ever done,” Defense Minister Richard Marles told a news conference. The contract covers the »»»