纽卡斯尔机场合同 850M 导弹工厂 尽管财政上担心。 Newcastle Airport contracts $850M missile factory despite financial worries.

澳大利亚纽卡斯尔机场与澳大利亚Kongsberg国防公司签订了一项合同,提供价值8.5亿美元的制导武器工厂,尽管存在财政问题。 Newcastle Airport in Australia has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence Australia for an $850 million guided weapons factory, despite financial concerns. 该工厂将为澳大利亚国防军和国际伙伴生产和服务导弹。 The factory will produce and service missiles for the Australian Defence Force and international partners. 纽卡斯尔机场不得不为这家1.3亿美元的工厂借款,这增加了现有的财政压力。 Newcastle Airport had to borrow money for the $130 million factory, adding to existing financial pressures. 建筑工程定于2027年开工,联邦政府将承担租赁费用,确保费率支付者不承担任何财务责任。 Construction is set to start in 2027, and the Commonwealth Government will cover the lease costs, ensuring ratepayers won't bear any financial liability.