BLUF
Annual growth of 5.9% is expected to lift spending to $56.2 billion by 2030. Highlights are:- AUKUS-driven modernisation, expanded sustainment capability and R&D. A sharpened strategic emphasis on deterrence, interoperability, and industrial resilience features.Learning Outcomes:
- Describe how AUKUS and the Defence Strategic Review are shaping Australia’s long-term capability development across maritime, air, and land domains.
- Explain the relationship between strategic environment, budget growth, and industrial base modernisation.
- Assess the implications for ADF and RAAF personnel readiness, sustainment requirements, and alliance interoperability.
