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Australia wants to significantly increase its armed forces

Australia wants to significantly increase its armed forces

Australia wants to increase its army to 80,000 troops with 25 billion euros. The country wants to become a reliable partner for allies.

Briefly essential

  • Australia wants to increase its military from 60,000 to 80,000 by 2040.
  • About $ 38 billion is to be spent on this.
  • It also has a deterrent effect, said Secretary of Defense Peter Dutton.

Australia To his Armed Forces Will increase significantly. The Prime Minister said the number of existing 60,000 troops would be increased to 80,000 by 2040. Scott Morrison Thursday was the largest military expansion in 40 years. That’s what she wants Government About 38 billion Australians Dollar (ப 25 billion).

“This is a significant investment in our future forces,” Morrison said during a visit to the Brisbane’s Galipoli Barracks military base. “We do not leave our security duties to others. We will take care of ourselves,” he said.

Defense Minister Peter Dutton said in view of Russia’s attack on Ukraine Tensions in the Indo-Pacific region The increase is very significant. “It has a cool effect and makes us a very reliable partner for the UK, US and US. NATO. If we trusted them, they would trust us, “Dutton said.

She only had it a few days ago Government Australia has announced plans to build a new military base for nuclear submarines off the east coast. Last year, the United States, Great Britain and Australia announced a new “security alliance”. United StatesGovernment Under the President Joe Biden Australia should be allowed to acquire nuclear-powered submarines to strengthen security and military defenses in the Indo-Pacific region.

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