Australia's $12bn Plan to Counter China's Military Build-Up with Precision Missiles

Australia has announced plans to invest $12 billion to acquire longer-range missiles as part of its biggest overhaul of defence since World War II. The Defence Strategic Review (DSR) states that the country can no longer rely on its geographic isolation to protect itself in the "missile age." The review highlights China's military build-up, which it states is now the largest and most ambitious of any country since World War II. As part of the plan, Australia will switch its focus from land-based armour to longer-range strike capability, including the acquisition of precision strike missiles with ranges exceeding 500km. The strategic review aims to deter China from using force to achieve its policy objectives, including Taiwan or in the South China Sea. The announcement comes amid growing regional tension over China's stance towards Taiwan and its territorial claims in the South China Sea.

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