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The Defence Strategic Review aims to transform the Australian Defence Force into a force that can deter aggression, particularly from Beijing, and promote regional peace. The plan involves modernizing defence capabilities, investing in new technologies, and collaborating with regional partners to enhance collective defence and protect Australia's interests.Summary
This article by Alex Bristow and Malcolm Davis, writing for ASPI, makes the following points:
- The ADF must change and adapt, so that Beijing and others know aggression is too costly to be worthwhile.
- The review puts forward a credible roadmap for achieving this, alongside the US and other partners.
- A better equipped, more mobile Army will integrate with the Navy and Air Force to target adversaries offshore.
This article by Alex Bristow and Malcolm Davis, writing for ASPI, makes the following points:
- The ADF must change and adapt so that Beijing and others know aggression is too costly to be worthwhile.
- The review puts forward a credible roadmap for achieving this alongside the US and other partners.
- A better-equipped, more mobile Army will integrate with the Navy and Air Force to target adversaries offshore.
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- APR 2023 Australia to prioritise long-range strike capability in defence shake-up—Reuters
- APR 2023 The defence review fails to address the third revolution in warfare: artificial intelligence—The Conversation
Source Information:
- Article Source: The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site (aspistrategist.org.au)
- Media Check: ASPI - About Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
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