With the selection of the F/A-18F as an interim replacement for the F-111C/G, a missile defense system is the only thing that has the range required to defend Australia.
2 posted on 05/22/2007 9:24:44 AM PDT by Yo-Yo
(USAF, TAC, 12th AF, 366 TFW, 366 MG, 366 CRS, Mtn Home AFB, 1978-81)