Australia's army fired a truck-mounted long range rocket system that has become a priority for U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific for the first time on Monday, alongside U.S. and Singapore forces firing the same system in joint war games.

It fired the rocket system during its joint live-fire exercise involving the US, Singapore, Japan, France and South Korea.

Australia showcased its HIMARS long-range rocket system for the first time during joint war games with the U.S. and Singapore. These exercises mark crucial steps for allied forces in response to China’s military expansion.

ROCKHAMPTON: Australia’s army fired a truck-mounted long-range rocket system that has become a priority for US allies in the Indo-Pacific for the first time today, alongside US and Singapore forces firing the same system in joint war games.