Mr Fitzgibbon confirmed missile defence was discussed but declined to reveal details. The former coalition government expressed an interest in acquiring a missile defence capability through fitting advanced Standard SM-3 missiles to new air warfare destroyers.
But Mr Fitzgibbon said the government had observed this week's US shootdown of a rogue satellite with a SM-3 with great interest.
"Can I say Bob, nice shot,'' he said.
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