Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants the Australian Defence Force to make sure it can deter threats in the region and respond where necessary.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has committed $270 billion over the next decade to prepare Australia's military, including with new long-range missiles, against a "more dangerous and more disorderly" world.
The prime minister on Wednesday in Canberra outlined the nation's plan to build up the Australian Defence Force and move to a greater focus on its efforts on the Indo-Pacific region.
Mr Morrison said this included developing capabilities in areas such as longer-range strike weapons, cyber capabilities and area denial systems.
"The simple truth is this: even as we stare down the COVID pandemic at home, we need to also prepare for a post-COVID world that is poorer, more dangerous and more disorderly," he said.
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