Turnbull government's long-awaited defence white paper arrives

Thủ tướng Malcolm Turnbull viếngthăm binh sĩ tại A phú Hãn

Thủ tướng Malcolm Turnbull viếng thăm binh sĩ tại A phú Hãn Source: AAP

The federal government's defence policy paper is to be unveiled today.


The white paper will outline major acquisitions including new warships and a number of offshore patrol vessels.The Coalition says it will support former Prime Minister Tony Abbott's previous commitment to spend more than two per cent of gross domestic product on defence by the year 2024.

Labor is adopting a cautious approach to the strategy document, saying more details are needed before any support is offered.






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