Brisbane Times
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·2 hours ago
Australia's Defence Minister warns of rising security threats without increased spending
Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles warned the country faces increasing security threats unless defence spending rises significantly. Military experts, including former defence chief Dennis Richardson, advocate for spending to reach at least 3 percent of GDP to support initiatives like the AUKUS submarine program. Current projections to raise spending to 2.33 percent by 2033 are deemed inadequate.
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