An Australian-designed weapon system, the R400 Remote Weapon System, has reportedly been trialed by the Israeli military, contrary to claims from the Albanese government that no Australian weaponry has been sent to Israel since the Gaza conflict began in 2023. Developed by Electro Optic Systems, this high-precision system can target adversaries up to two kilometers away and is capable of accommodating various munitions, from machine guns to anti-tank missiles.
Documents suggest that components for the R400 were manufactured in Australia and then sent to the U.S. for assembly, eventually reaching Israeli military officials for counter-drone trials—though the Albanese government maintains that it has not issued new export permits for weapons in some time. The revelations have prompted scrutiny from political figures like Greens Senator David Shoebridge, who questions the transparency and accountability of Australia’s arms export policies.
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