Australia tests largest domestically designed solid rocket motor

Australia successfully test-fired its largest and most advanced domestically designed solid rocket motor, a significant step towards building its own missile industry. The DRACO rocket motor, developed over four years, was fired at the Woomera test range. Its successful testing aims to reduce reliance on overseas missile components. This development comes as global missile supply chains face pressure, highlighted by the Iran war, and Australia plans to produce its first locally-made guided missiles later this year.