The ‘capability' for Trump's Golden Dome could be extended to Australia
Former prime minister Scott Morrison speaks on whether US President Donald Trump's proposed defence system could be extended to Australia.
This comes amid the US President discussing plans for a 'Golden Dome' defence system akin to Israel's Iron Dome.
'We can definitely play a role in supporting that,' Mr Morrison told Sky News Australia.
'To the extent this capability is developed in the United States, well, it's very possible it could be extended to other allies and partners potentially.'
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