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The Defence Strategic Review is a report by Stephen Smith and Angus Houston that reviewed Australia's military capabilities with input from 150 experts and 360 submissions.

Summary

The Australian Army web Page The Cove has provided a summary of the Defence Strategic Review 2023 (DSR-2023), some of the main points are as follows:
  1. The review recommends prioritized diplomatic partnership building.
  2. The acquisition of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines is recommended.
  3. Reduction of LAND 400 Phase 3 and cancellation of LAND 8116 Phase 2 is advised.
  4. Enhancement of northern bare military bases is proposed.
  5. Streamlined acquisition processes are suggested.

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