Former deputy prime minister John Anderson has accused the federal government of being “asleep at the wheel”, arguing the nation is “not prepared” to deal with potential major conflict.
Former deputy prime minister John Anderson has raised concerns Australia is “asleep at the wheel” following the announcement the nation will ramp up its missile production amid fears of a potential conflict with China.French arms manufacturer Thales has been selected as the “preferred tenderer" to build the domestic forging capability for 155mm Mc795 artillery ammunition, to produce 15,000 each year by 2028.
Speaking to Sky News Australia host Peta Credlin, Mr Anderson criticised the government’s delay in boosting the nation’s missile production, arguing Russia’s attack on Ukraine should have served as warning “major power conflict is quite possible". Mr Anderson criticised the government’s delay in boosting the nation’s missile production and argued Australia is"asleep at the wheel".
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