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Preparing for surprise: Australian defence in an age of flux - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site
GNews: Australia defence·2026-08-13AUS DefenceP1: Resource SovereigntyP3: Industrial BaseP6: Defence SurgeP7: Alliance Architecture
Why it matters
ASPI's strategic analysis reinforces the importance of Australian defence preparedness across multiple capability domains in response to regional volatility. The article's framing of 'surprise' and 'flux' suggests advocacy for sustained investment and doctrine adaptation, supporting Pillar 3 (Industrial Base) and Pillar 7 (Alliance) resilience.
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