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Even after AUKUS, the defence claim on the budget is far from over
The prime minister says Australia will spend whatever it takes to defend Australia. But he will find the cost is high and the scope for nation-building manufacturing is limited.
Peter LeahyFormer Chief of ArmyGiven the events of last week, we might be forgiven for thinking that submarines are the be-all and end-all of Australia’s defence future.
Of course, they are important – and for the price they should be a very important part of the future. But there is much more to defence. It’s time to consider the broader context of Australia’s future defence and the additional expense to come.
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