A Conversation with Sir Angus Houston, Co-Lead of Australia's New Defence Strategic Review.

Summary

KEY POINTS:

• Rushed Defense Review: The Albanese government commissioned a Defense Strategic Review (DSR) to be completed in six months due to urgent circumstances.

• DSR Outcome: The DSR produced 108 recommendations, 105 of which were accepted by the government, emphasizing the need for increased defence spending.

• DSR Scope: The DSR broadly assessed strategic circumstances, military capabilities, force structure, and posture, questioning the fitness of the Australian Defense Force (ADF).

• Strategic Challenges: Challenges include the intensifying U.S.-China rivalry, China's assertive claims over the South China Sea, and its opaque military buildup.

References

RUNWAY COLLECTION:

• National Defence: Defence Strategic Review 2023 | About | Defence
• National Defence: Defence Strategic Review 2023 COLLECTION | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)

Source Information:  

• Article Source: Centre for Strategic International Stuidies Inteview with Sir Angus Houston (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC