World War 3: Australia approves anti-missile warships to counter North Korean threat

Malcolm Turnbull declared today that the new ships are set to be manufactured in 2020.

The proposed frigates will use America’s Aegis combat system in conjunction with domestic SAAB technology to counter incoming medium and long-range ballistic missiles from the hermit kingdom.

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Mr Turnbull emphasised the need to equip the warships with adequate defence capabilities as the world seems poised for World War 3.

He said: “Recent events in our region have proven that Australia’s future frigates must be equipped to defend Australia from the threat of medium and long-range missile attacks.

“This decision will maximise the future frigate’s air warfare capabilities, enabling these ships to engage threat missiles at long range, which is vital given rogue states are developing missiles with advanced range and speed.

“The Future Frigates will be operating in a complex and growing threat environment. By bringing together the proven Aegis system, with a cutting edge Australian tactical interface developed by SAAB Australia, our Future Frigates will have the best capability to defeat future threats above and below the surface.”

The manufacturing trio of BAE Systems, Navantia and Fincantieri are battling it out to be awarded the nation’s prestigious A$35 billion (£20 billion) that’s up for grabs to construct the frigates.

In its last round of military spending, Australia chose France’s naval contractor DCNS over a domestic manufacturer in one of the most lucrative defence contracts.

Australia’s desire for further anti-missile defence systems comes as the country is increasingly targeted and threatened by despot leader Kim Jong-un.

Australia landed in Pyongyang’s crosshairs after the decision to participate in joint military exercises with the US and South Korea.

North Korea branded the decision “a suicidal act”.

State news agency KCNA said: “Australia followed the US to the Korean War, the Vietnamese War and the ‘war on terrorism’, but heavy loss of lives and assets were all that it got in return.

Mr Turnbull announced his country was behind President Donald Trump and would come to America’s aid if they were attacked.

He told local media: “North Korea has shown it has no regard for the welfare of its own population, no regard for the security and good relations with its neighbours and no regard for international law.

“We call on all countries to redouble their efforts, including through implementation of agreed UN Security Council resolutions, to bring North Korea to its senses and end its reckless and dangerous threats to the peace of our region and the world.”

Mr Turnbull was attacked for his comments which his opponents claim could put Australian cities on North Korea’s “map of death”.

Tensions between Pyongyang and Australia come at a time when Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un are engaged in a war of words that has put the world on the edge of World War 3.

North Korea accused the US of declaring war after a recent tweet from the US President targeted the isolationist nation.

President Trump wrote: “Just heard Foreign Minister of North Korea speak at UN. If he echoes thoughts of Little Rocket Man, they won’t be around much longer!”

In response, North Korea’s Foreign Minister, Ri Yong Ho claimed the country will take aim at any further bombers, even if they occupy international airspace.

Since the feud, the US has denied declaring war on North Korea with White House press secretary Sarah Sanders claiming accusations made were “absurd”.

North Korea seems desperate to make further enemies on the world stage after Pyongyang issued a major threat against neighbouring Japan yesterday.

The rogue state, which has fired two rockets over Japanese territory this year, sent the warning “you will pay for your crimes”.

Pyongyang-based newspaper issued the threat to Tokyo which was a reference to past government-general rule over Korea enforced by Japan.