China’s direct strike threat to Australia is ‘growing’, think tank report finds (opens original article in a new tab)

A Lowy Institute report found that China's capability to launch a direct missile strike on Australia is growing due to its development of long-range and hypersonic weapons, including the DF-27 intermediate-range ballistic missile.

• China is capable of a direct missile strike on Australia
• The threat is growing due to China's long-range and hypersonic weapons
• The DF-27 missile has a range of 5,000km to 8,000km