Scott Morrison commits $270 billion to help the Australia protect itself against "a more dangerous world"

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Australian Defence Minister Linda Reynolds

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Australian Defence Minister Linda Reynolds Source: AAP

The government is committing $270 billion over the next decade to strengthen Australia's military as part of an update to the country's defence strategy. The move will see funding go towards new long-range missiles to help Australia protect itself against what Scott Morrison says is a more dangerous world.



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