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Projects could be cut under sweeping defence review

Andrew Tillett
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Some planned defence acquisitions could be axed, new projects given funding and troops shifted across the country under a sweeping review into the Australian Defence Force led by former defence minister Stephen Smith and former military chief Angus Houston.

Amid regional alarm over China’s assertiveness, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Defence Minister Richard Marles will announce on Wednesday that the pair will conduct the Defence Strategic Review, with a deadline of March 2023.

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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com
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