Australia to acquire Tomahawk capability development, equipment under possible US foreign military sale

Geopolitics & Policy

09 October 2026

HMAS Brisbane fires a Tomahawk Weapon System off the coast of San Diego, USA. Photo: LSIS Daniel Goodman

The Australian government has requested to acquire Tomahawk capability development and related equipment under a possible US$300 million foreign military sale approved by the US Department of State.

The government of Australia has requested to buy Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) and associated communications systems, TMPC Mission Planning System, program management, engineering, training and logistics services to support the development, procurement as well as other related elements of logistics and program support, according to a public statement from the US Department of State.

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“This proposed sale supports the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States. Australia is one of our most important allies and is critical to promoting stability and security in the Indo-Pacific and around the world. Assisting our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defence capability advances US national interests,” the statement said.

“This proposed sale will improve Australia’s capability to meet current and future threats by enhancing its Tomahawk capability, strengthening its ability to deter regional threats, and improving its homeland defence.

“Australia will deepen its interoperability with US maritime forces and other allied forces as well as its ability to contribute to missions of mutual interest. Australia will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

“The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional US government or contractor representatives to Australia. There will be no adverse impact on US defence readiness as a result of this proposed sale.”

The principal contractors are stated to be BAE Systems, Tapestry Solutions, Peraton and Leidos.

Robert Dougherty

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Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at

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