Analysts say the federal government's $270 billion plan to arm Australia against a 'more dangerous' world is clearly aimed at countering the rise of China in the region
Analysts have described Australia’s $270 billion defence strategy, which they have said is aimed at countering the rise of China, as a “serious and sobering” wake-up call.
This will expand moves to acquire sophisticated maritime long-range missiles, air-launched strike and anti-ship weapons, and additional land-based weapons systems. “This is the world that we're heading into - it's going to be a dangerous one and the risk of flashpoints in a number of locations is definitely getting greater.”In his speech at theMr Morrison said the strategic environment and heightened risk of miscalculation had made it vital for Australia to respond with credible military force.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison also pointed to rising territorial claims on the disputed border between India and China, the South China Sea and East China Sea in his speech.
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