Australia has been concerned about China’s military buildup in the Pacific Ocean for a long time. In an aggressive manoeuvre last year, Chinese fighter jets also “chaffed” Australian aircraft. In the middle of this, Australia has invested $1 billion in cutting-edge subsurface sea mines in an effort to dissuade China and limit its military might. The Department of Defence said it is “accelerating the acquisition of smart sea mines, which will serve to safeguard sea lines of communication and protect Australia’s maritime approaches” while confirming the impending purchase to The Sydney Morning Herald.
Australia has been building up its defence capabilities in recent years as a result of Chinese aggression in the South China Sea
“The ability to mine at sea today is a powerful deterrent to potential aggressors, “It was said. The sea mines may be remotely controlled to allow friendly ships to pass and are outfitted to distinguish between military targets and other ships. According to the sources cited by the media outlet, the procurement cost for the sea mines is projected to be in the vicinity of $500 million to $1 billion. Italy and Spain are among the continent’s top two producers of marine mines. The sea mines are praised as “the most effective weapons system ever deployed in maritime warfare” by veteran naval commanders.”
Australia has been building up its defence capabilities in recent years as a result of Chinese aggression in the South China Sea. Earlier this month, the Australian government declared it will invest up to $2 billion in enhancing its missile capabilities, including the purchase of the famed HIMARS long-range rocket system.