Defence Chief Speaks of Budget Choices | The Australian Naval Institute

Defence Chief speaks of budget choices | The Australian Naval Institute

The Australian Defence Organisation’s budget is under pressure, and Defence must make choices, Admiral David Johnston, the chief of the defence force, said on 4 June when asked whether more money was needed. In preparation of the 2026 National Defence Strategy, ‘it’s my job and that of the department to give government that frank advice […]

Australian defence programmes - Asian Military Review

As a middle power with just 27 million inhabitants, Australia has quite an impressively equipped military. Its 2024/25 defence budget allocated a record A$55.7 billion (US$36.8 billion), up 6.3% from the preceding year, and this included A$16.7 billion for new acquisitions. Before examining what future requirements the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has, it is useful […] The post Australian defence programmes appeared first on Asian Military Rev…