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Australia boosts defence budget by $53 billion to address military concerns
Australia's government announced a $53 billion boost to its defence budget over the next decade, responding to concerns about military preparedness. Defence Minister Richard Marles described the plan as the largest peacetime increase in spending amid rising global conflicts. Critics argue the increase may not sufficiently cover the costs of advanced defence projects like the AUKUS submarine program.
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