Defences articles
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China bristles at defence rise that might not be enough
China has lashed out at Australia after the federal government announced plans for a big boost in defence spending, as an expert warns the increase may not be enough. Defence Minister Richard Marles on Wednesday unveiled the new national defence strategy and investment program which will which nearly double annual defence spending to $100 billion […]
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Defence set for spending boost as strategy unveiled
Defence will be given an extra $50 billion over the next decade as part of a shake-up of the Australian military. Launching the first national defence strategy in a major speech on Wednesday, Defence Minister Richard Marles unveiled a boost to spending in the sector, citing the most challenging strategic environment since World War II. […]
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Young defence corps has Sting excited for future
Hughston Hurt played a lot more than even he expected in his rookie season on the Sarnia Sting’s blue-line.