Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy says defence contractors and his department need to take more risks as the nation confronts a deteriorating strategic environment.
Boosting military spending is the best form of deterrence, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy says, warning that defence contractors and his department need to take more risks as the nation confronts a deteriorating strategic environment.
In an interview with The Australian Financial Review, Conroy says more urgency needs to be brought to acquisition decisions.
Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondentAndrew 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
