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Australia to become a Top 10 weaponry exporter

The Turnbull government wants Australia to become a Top 10 weaponry exporter under a plan due to be announced by the Prime Minister.

The Turnbull government wants Australia to become a Top 10 weaponry exporter under a plan due to be announced by the Prime Minister.


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By Heba Kassoua

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The Turnbull government wants Australia to become a Top 10 weaponry exporter under a plan due to be announced by the Prime Minister.


Australia is currently ranked 20th in defence industry exports with a market value of more than 2-billion dollars.

Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne says there's potential to create thousands more jobs if this is boosted.

 


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