Australia Rolls Out "Ghost Bats, Sharks" Amid Trump's Push to Hike Defence Spending |Spotlight |N18G

Australia Rolls Out "Ghost Bats, Sharks" Amid Trump's Push to Hike Defence Spending |Spotlight |N18G

Australia has embarked on its most significant military overhaul since World War II, committing over $16 billion to a massive defence spending spree aimed at countering China’s expanding influence in the Indo-Pacific. As part of this ambitious military overhaul, Canberra has been spending billions on “Ghost Bat” drones, underwater “Ghost Shark” attack drones, and Japanese-designed frigates. Australia also announced an extra $8 billion to upgrade a shipyard for AUKUS submarine maintenance. Canberra remains committed to the AUKUS pact to build nuclear-powered submarines with the UK and US, despite a recent Pentagon review initiated under pressure from US critics. The fate of the multi-billion-dollar deal and Indo-Pacific security will top the agenda when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets US President Donald Trump on October 20. Watch this video to know more.
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