Prime Minister ScottMorrisonMP says an ‘increasingly uncertain world’ is the catalyst behind a $38 billion expansion that includes more soldiers, sailors and aviators. auspol 7NEWS
says the increase will result in almost 80,000 permanent Australian Defence Force personnel - a 30 per cent increase - and a total permanent workforce of over 101,000 by 2040.“Our world is becoming increasingly uncertain so it’s important we take steps now to protect our people and our national interest over the coming decades,” Mr Morrison said.
The federal government has also committed to increasing the defence workforce by around 800 ADF personnel, 250 public servants and additional Australian Signals Directorate employees in the four years to 2024. Under the massive expansion plan, more soldiers, sailors and aviators will be hired and trained to operate new military capability, including new nuclear submarines that were announced as part of the AUKUS security partnership with the United Kingdom and United States.Prime Minister Scott Morrison made the major announcement on Thursday.
“This growth in workforce and expertise will enable us to deliver our nuclear powered submarines, ships, aircraft and advanced weapons. “It will also build the resilience we need in critical areas and enable our people to increase intelligence, information and communications capacity.”
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