Australia seeks long-range missiles in Indo-Pacific defence shift
- jamessnow321
- Jul 1, 2020
- 1 min read
Australia says it will significantly increase military spending and focus on the Indo-Pacific region amid rising tensions between the US and China.
PM Scott Morrison pledged A$270bn (£150bn; $186bn) to Australia's arms budget over 10 years - a 40% boost.
He said Australia would acquire long-range missiles and other capabilities to "deter" future conflicts.
It was necessary because the region was the "focus of the dominant global contest of our age", he added.
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