Monday, April 24, 2023

Australia Unveils Defense Strategic Review

 

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

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. 

Australia is entering the "missile age", and is no longer as protected by its geography or the limited ability of other nations to project power, according to the landmark Defence Strategic Review. 

Former defence minister Stephen Smith and former defence chief Sir Angus Houston were tasked with the Defence Strategic Review, and determined modern warfare has "radically reduced” Australia’s geographic benefits and the nation's regional advantage.  

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WNU Editor: Australia’s defense minister released the public version of the long-awaited Defence Strategic Review today .... National Defence: Defence Strategic Review 2023 (Australian Government: Defense). 

Australia Unveils Defense Strategic Review  

Australia plans major overhaul of defenses as China rises -- AP  

Australia to prioritise long-range strike capability in defence shake-up -- Reuters  

Australia unveils biggest defense overhaul in decades with wary eye on China -- CNN 

Australia seeks long-range strike power in defense reform -- DW  

Australia to Order Military Build-Up in Response to China’s Growing Power -- VOA  

Australia Plans Major Changes to Military Amid China's Build-up -- Bloomberg  

Australia seeks long-range strike power in defense reform -- DW  

More missiles, less vehicles: Australia unveils strategic review -- Defense News  

Australia Unveils Biggest Defense Reform in Decades -- Defense Post  

In China’s shadow, new Australian defense review focuses on denial, long-range weapons -- Breaking Defense

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