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Hey Siri: Labor to outline plan for cutting-edge defence research

Andrew Tillett

A Labor government would create a new research body for top secret and cutting defence technology, modelled along the lines of the United States’ agency that gave the world technology such as the internet, GPS, Apple’s Siri and stealth aircraft.

Continuing with national security related announcements, the Opposition will announce on Thursday it would create the Advanced Strategic Research Agency (ASRA), arguing the government has neglected defence and national security research and funding.

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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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