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Lt Gen Susan Coyle: Australian Army must ‘fight tonight’ as warfare shifts in the Indo-Pacific - The Australian
Why it matters
Lt Gen Coyle's statement signals ADF doctrinal shift toward immediate operational readiness and expeditionary posture in Indo-Pacific contingencies, reflecting institutional recognition of heightened China-related tension. This reinforces Australian defence's pivot from strategic ambiguity toward active deterrence messaging, supporting Pillar 3 (Industrial Base/doctrine) and Pillar 6 (Maritime Defence) readiness postures.
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