Earlier this year, the service unveiled tentative plans to decide who would participate in new cruise missile interceptor competition in FY25. Industry feedback over the coming weeks could alter that date and reshape the acquisition timetable.
The warning from Paparo comes as he awaits possible confirmation to become the next head of US Indo-Pacific Command.
“This is not only new; it’s astounding. It’s shocking. It’s a huge change (if adopted),” one industry contractor told Breaking Defense of the proposal.
[Sponsored] Unmanned aircraft in development by GA-ASI and its partners will be part of the discussion at the Singapore Airshow to ensure responsible world powers have the tools to keep ahead of security challenges.
Under the new plan, the Australian surface fleet will grow to 26 ships over the next decade.
