SBS News – Australia
·australia
·4 hours ago
How Australia's defence spend compares globally, as Marles' numbers questioned
Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles announced a $53 billion increase in the defence budget over the next decade on Thursday, aiming for 3 percent of GDP by 2026. Critics argue the figures are inflated through questionable accounting methods, casting doubt on the nation's true military spending capabilities. The government insists its calculations align with NATO standards.
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