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Australia commits $53 billion to advanced weapons amid unprecedented threats

Australia will invest $53 billion in advanced weapons as Defence Minister Richard Marles warned of unprecedented threats. Marles described the move as the largest peacetime increase in defense spending, with a $14 billion boost over four years. The spending aims to address military vulnerabilities, particularly regarding China's growing influence and missile capabilities.

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