Australia’s new defence strategy is big on ideas, but lacks one key ingredient: well-trained soldiers

Summary

1. Focus on deterring attacks with new national defence strategy.
2. Significant investment in defence, including a $330 billion budget.
3. Strategy includes major shifts like acquiring nuclear submarines.
4. Personnel shortfall noted, with a 10% deficit in ADF staffing.

References

• Media Check: Conversation - Media Bias/Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC