Foreign and Defence Spending in the upcoming Budget

A supplied image obtained Tuesday, April 26, 2016 of French submarine, Shortfin Barracuda, designed by the DCNS group (AAP)

A supplied image obtained Tuesday, April 26, 2016 of French submarine, Shortfin Barracuda, designed by the DCNS group (AAP)

Defence funding will rise in the federal budget next week, part of a broader commitment to reequip the Australian military and embark on a submarine and frigate building programme. Foreign Aid however is expected to face a budget loss of around 5 %.



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