ALBAWABA - As part of its military plan to strengthen naval capabilities, Australia has announced a $4.7 billion (AU$7 billion) agreement to purchase cutting-edge medium- and long-range missile systems from the United States. This coincides with escalating geopolitical tensions in the Asia-Pacific area, as reported by AFP, where major powers, especially the United States and China, are engaging in more intense strategic rivalry. According to Australian authorities, the deal represents ...