Australia Plans Major Military Changes as US Dominance Fades
- Review warns military not ‘fit for purpose’ in new environment
- Government commissioned the review shortly after May 2022 win
A major government review of Australia’s military readiness has recommended sweeping changes to the defense forces, as the country adjusts to a rapidly changing strategic environment in the Indo-Pacific region.
Australia’s military is not “fit for purpose” as it currently stands, the Defence Strategic Review released in Canberra Monday found. It recommended the government reprioritize spending toward purchasing long-range missiles and military drones, while boosting domestic defense manufacturing.
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Australia Plans Major Military Changes as US Dominance Fades