Australia Fires First HIMARS Rocket in Joint Drill with US Forces | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

Australia Fires First HIMARS Rocket in Joint Drill with US Forces | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Australia has fired a HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) for the first time during joint military exercises with US and Singapore forces. The long-range system, capable of striking targets up to 400 km away, has become a crucial asset for American allies in the Indo-Pacific amid rising tensions with China. The war game highlights Australia's strategic shift as it modernises its military posture to counter regional threats, aligning more closely with US defence priorities. Also on Vantage Shots: NASA astronaut performs ‘Return to Home Planet’ yo-yo trick in space Sinner and Swiatek share a celebratory dance at the Wimbledon Champions’ Dinner On this day in 2013, India sent the world's final telegram, ending a 163-year era of telegraph communication as BSNL officially shut down its service --- Australia | HIMARS | US Australia Military Drill | Australia Military Drills | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #australia #himars #militarydrill #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. ​ Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V