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The department noted the Spike deal \u2014 involving Varley Rafael Australia, a joint venture of Israel\u2019s Rafael and Australian firm The Varley Group \u2014 is worth AU$50 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Varley Rafael Australia is expected to deliver the first Spike missile early next year, and is developing options for domestic manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Australian Army\u2019s Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles will also be armed with Spike Long-Range 2 anti-tank guided missiles. This will provide soldiers with the capability to engage with enemy armour at a range of more than five kilometres,\u201d the department said in its release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Spike LR2 has a range of 5.5 kilometers (3.4 miles) at ground level and 10 kilometers (6 miles) from helicopters using a radio frequency data link. The missile is designed with a counter-active protection system capability, and is able to hit targets at impact angles of up to 70 degrees. The Israel Defense Forces first ordered the weapon in October 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australia\u2019s weapon purchases are part of the country\u2019s defense strategy to develop an ability to precisely strike targets at longer ranges as well as hold an adversary at risk further from its shores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australia is a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/congress\/2023\/07\/26\/house-advances-aukus-authorizations-amid-sub-export-control-debate\/\" target=\"_blank\">AUKUS agreement<\/a> that also includes the U.S. and U.K., and will see the three work together to provide the Pacific partner with nuclear-powered submarine technology, among other advancements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest investment comes amid China\u2019s military buildup, and nearly three weeks after the U.S. Navy <a 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