New frigate fleet to carry missile defence in face of rogue threat

By David Wroe, National Security Correspondent
Updated October 2 2017 - 10:38pm, first published 6:24pm
Kevin McDonald explains the Space situational awareness system to Minister for Defence industry Christopher Pyne during a tour of the Lockheed Martin office in Carlton. 23rd August 2017. The Age Fairfaxmedia News Picture by JOE ARMAO
Kevin McDonald explains the Space situational awareness system to Minister for Defence industry Christopher Pyne during a tour of the Lockheed Martin office in Carlton. 23rd August 2017. The Age Fairfaxmedia News Picture by JOE ARMAO

Australia's next fleet of navy frigates will be tailored to shoot down incoming missiles in a recognition of the growing threat posed by rogue regimes such as North Korea.

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