# Australia seeks base missile defences as expert warns public remains exposed

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/aussies-exposed-while-military-gets-iron-dome-style-protection-under-defence-plan-expert-warns-a-disastrous-failure/
- Published: 2026-10-29T02:03:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T02:12:15+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16247249/australia-missile-defence-iron-dome-michael-shoebridge-warning.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Americas, Culture, Fashion, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Australia is considering missile defences for military sites and troops.
- A defence expert says cities and residents are left out.
- The tender includes systems he describes as old.

## Summary

Australia’s Defence Department is seeking bids for missile defence systems to protect military bases and deployed troops, with deployment proposed from the mid-2030s. Defence expert Michael Shoebridge says the plan leaves the public exposed and argues that protecting Australian people should be part of the military’s mission.

The tender seeks pricing and delivery timelines for medium-range, land-based systems from US, Norwegian, South Korean and Israeli suppliers, including Rafael, which makes Iron Dome and David’s Sling. Shoebridge also questions the age of some systems under consideration, naming the US Patriot and Marine Corps Medium Range Intercept Capability. The debate comes amid increased Chinese military activity near Australia, including a Pacific missile test in July.

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