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in an increasingly dangerous neighbourhood, Australia needs a stronger security system

  • Written by John Blaxland, Professor, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University
in an increasingly dangerous neighbourhood, Australia needs a stronger security systemGlenn Hunt/AAP

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a new 2020 Defence Strategic Update and Force Structure Plan that marks a considerable departure from the past.

The update boosts defence spending from A$195-$270 billion over the next decade, with a commitment to see it through, regardless of the proportion of GDP it may reflect in the...

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