The Defence Strategic Review has triggered one of the greatest shifts in Australia's military since WWII. Here's what will change
1 year, 10 months ago

The Defence Strategic Review has triggered one of the greatest shifts in Australia's military since WWII. Here's what will change

ABC  

Australia's military has begun to transform itself for a new age of warfare, with the federal government on Monday endorsing the most significant shift in Australia's defence strategy since the 1980s. The federal government announces a major shift in Defence's posture as the world enters the "missile age", warning Australia's natural defences have been radically reduced. The public version of the Albanese government's long-awaited Defence Strategic Review will confirm cuts to several projects, while funding more immediate priorities that deliver "impactful projection" well beyond Australia. But the Defence Strategic Review says that is straining Defence's resources, putting Australia's military at risk of being "overwhelmed" and undermining its primary objective of defending Australia.

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Federal government to spend up to $18 billion on northern Australia defence bases in coming decade
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Federal government to spend up to $18 billion on northern Australia defence bases in coming decade

ABC  

In short: The federal government will spend $18 billion on upgrading defence bases across Australia's north in the coming decade, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy says. The federal government will spend $18 billion on upgrading defence bases across Australia's north in the coming decade, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy says. The federal government will spend between $14 billion and $18 …

Billions of defence dollars redirected to rapidly acquiring long-range missile power
1 year, 10 months ago

Billions of defence dollars redirected to rapidly acquiring long-range missile power

ABC  

Details of how the government intends to establish local missile manufacturing and rapidly acquire more long-range systems have been revealed as part of a major overhaul of the Australian Defence Force. Key points: $4.1 billion has been committed to long-range strike systems and to manufacturing longer-range munitions It's part of a $19 billion investment to overhaul the ADF and ramp …

Crucial details are MIA from the Defence Strategic Review
1 year, 10 months ago

Crucial details are MIA from the Defence Strategic Review

ABC  

The much-anticipated Defence Strategic Review has finally been released, the day before Anzac Day. And, unlike the public versions of US and Japanese national defence strategies released in 2022, the new Defence Strategic Review makes very little mention of more specific threats posed by China. The public version of the Albanese government's long-awaited Defence Strategic Review will confirm cuts to …

Australia Defence Review To Have More Missiles Nuclear-Powered Submarines As It Faces Security Challenges China
1 year, 10 months ago

Australia Defence Review To Have More Missiles Nuclear-Powered Submarines As It Faces Security Challenges China

ABP News  

Australia plans to overhaul its defence capabilities from the scratch by building more modern-age powerful missiles and submarines looking at a “radically different” world from the time of the Second World War, according to Canberra’s new defence policy. Australia’s current strategic circumstances require a new strategic conceptual approach.” According to Australia’s new defence assessment, China has been modernising its military …

Australia plans major overhaul of defenses as China rises
1 year, 10 months ago

Australia plans major overhaul of defenses as China rises

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government commissioned the …

Australia to accelerate missile build-up as defence industry anxiously awaits review recommendations
1 year, 10 months ago

Australia to accelerate missile build-up as defence industry anxiously awaits review recommendations

ABC  

One of the most significant defence documents since World War II will outline how Australia should rapidly acquire new long-range strike capability to deter rising threats from China, while also addressing challenges such as climate change and American isolationism. Key points: The 110-page review will be released on Monday, the eve of Anzac Day It will confirm cuts to projects …

Australia defence review suggests Canberra to deepen ties with India, Japan amidst China military build-up
1 year, 10 months ago

Australia defence review suggests Canberra to deepen ties with India, Japan amidst China military build-up

India TV News  

Australia Defence Review Report 2023: Amid the soaring interference of China in the South China Sea, Australia, on Monday, released its latest Defense Strategic Review, wherein it emphasised the importance of expanding relationships and practical cooperation with key allies, including India and Japan. The review said Australia is facing a “radically different” strategic environment, including a military build-up by China, …

Defence force shifts posture to ready Australia for 'missile age', and combat threats further from shore
1 year, 10 months ago

Defence force shifts posture to ready Australia for 'missile age', and combat threats further from shore

ABC  

The world has entered a new military age and Australia must "re-posture", the first major review of the nation’s defence forces in a generation has concluded. Key points: Australia's defence posture will shift, to project more power further from its shores The world is entering the "missile age" and Australia's natural advantage has been radically reduced Defence spending will grow …

Army projects drastically cut as Australia fast-tracks massive build-up of land-based missiles in Defence shake-up
1 year, 11 months ago

Army projects drastically cut as Australia fast-tracks massive build-up of land-based missiles in Defence shake-up

ABC  

A multi-billion-dollar project to build high-tech army vehicles will be slashed by more than two-thirds as part of a dramatic realignment of Australia's military that will fast-track the purchase of land-based missiles to deter rising regional threats. Key points: Plans for new army vehicles will be dramatically cut back as the government fast-tracks a massive build-up of land-based missiles The …

A report into Australia's military is about to be handed down. Now a bigger challenge is ahead
2 years, 1 month ago

A report into Australia's military is about to be handed down. Now a bigger challenge is ahead

ABC  

In the coming week, Sir Angus Houston and Professor Stephen Smith will hand the federal government their final report of the Defence Strategic Review. Australia's military structure, preparedness and investments to be reviewed for first time in a decade Photo shows Flood relief comes in from Singapore Former defence minister Stephen Smith will join retired Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus …

Australia's military structure, preparedness and investments to be reviewed for first time in a decade
2 years, 7 months ago

Australia's military structure, preparedness and investments to be reviewed for first time in a decade

ABC  

A former Labor Defence Minister and a Chief of Defence who served under him will conduct a strategic review of Australia's military for the first time in a decade, with recommendations to be made within five months. Key points: The comprehensive study will review the ADF's structure, preparedness and investments Inside ADF ranks Stephen Smith's appointment to lead the review …

How the Budget helps Australia fight back against China
3 years, 10 months ago

How the Budget helps Australia fight back against China

Daily Mail  

Australia will bolster its defence force, provide more funding for its spies and help exporters find new markets in a massive push back against China. Pictured: Australia's spy chief Nick Warner pictured meeting Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte 'It will also enable ASIO to better leverage Australian industry to help respond to challenges posed by rapid technological change,' the budget says. …

Australia Steps Up in Defense of the Indo-Pacific Order
4 years, 5 months ago

Australia Steps Up in Defense of the Indo-Pacific Order

The Diplomat  

Australia is embarking on the most significant reorientation of its strategic policy settings in more than a generation – and it’s all about assuming a more active role in defending a stable regional order in the Indo-Pacific. Although Canberra’s 2016 Defense White Paper paved the way for a number of important regional engagements and new capacity-building initiatives – such as …

2020 Australian Defense Strategic Update: The Revenge of Geography
4 years, 8 months ago

2020 Australian Defense Strategic Update: The Revenge of Geography

The Diplomat  

Australia’s strategic environment is rapidly changing and along with it the risks that the nation’s defense policy must manage. In her speech at the University of Western Australia on July 6, Australian Defense Minister Linda Reynolds summed up these changes in the most direct manner: “The world we grew up in is no more.” Australia’s strategic environment is rapidly changing …

Australia's new defence strategy unveils a significant strategic shift in foreign policy to meet new threats from China
4 years, 8 months ago

Australia's new defence strategy unveils a significant strategic shift in foreign policy to meet new threats from China

ABC  

It's a hawkish new strategy for an uncertain new world. On Wednesday, the Federal Government unveiled a significant shift in Australia's strategic posture that could reshape foreign and defence policy for years to come. There are two mentions of Beijing's "more active pursuit of greater influence in the Indo-Pacific" but no detailed discussion of why Australia is so worried about …

Defence has imagined modern warfare and Australia is not prepared
4 years, 10 months ago

Defence has imagined modern warfare and Australia is not prepared

ABC  

The year is 2022 and ticketing for the football grand final goes down. Key points: A landmark report, released under Freedom of Information laws, is the Department of Defence's first internal reassessment of war preparedness since the Vietnam era The report finds Australia is unprepared for an increasingly likely cyber war The review warned last June that a pandemic would …

Cost and time blowouts leave Australian Defence projects running 57 years late
5 years, 3 months ago

Cost and time blowouts leave Australian Defence projects running 57 years late

ABC  

The cost of Australia's largest defence projects has soared by billions of dollars, and they are now facing a cumulative delay of 57 years. Key points: An auditor-general report on 26 major defence projects finds cost and time blowouts It found costs have risen $24 billion since the projects were first announced Delays on the projects now add up to …

Australian Defence Force spends over $10 billion on US arms in four years
7 years, 2 months ago

Australian Defence Force spends over $10 billion on US arms in four years

ABC  

Australia's Defence Force has spent more than $10 billion on weapons and military equipment from the United States over the past four years, a government analysis has revealed. Key points: Spend includes weapons, IT and engineering contracts Defence experts say the expense isn't surprising given pace of technological change Australian Strategic Policy Institute expects heavy reliance on US companies to …

Defence spending data unreliable, incomplete, national audit office says
7 years, 8 months ago

Defence spending data unreliable, incomplete, national audit office says

ABC  

Transparency and accountability for billions of dollars of annual defence spending remains suspect despite recent reforms, the Australian National Audit Office has found. Key points: The report questions reporting practices around "sustainment" policies which keep Defence equipment in working order Says sustainment spending accounts are "are neither complete nor reliable" Policy experts say inconsistencies in reporting processes "absolutely not good …

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