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A to-do list for Australia’s new chief of the defence force - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site
GNews: Australia defence·2026-08-07AUS DefenceP1: Resource SovereigntyP3: Industrial BaseP6: Defence SurgeP7: Alliance Architecture
Why it matters
An ASPI-published strategy brief for Australia's new CDF directly shapes defence planning priorities and signals institutional intent on submarines, readiness, industrial base, and alliance coordination. A well-articulated strategic agenda from the service's top officer reinforces programmatic commitments and can influence budget advocacy and capability timelines.
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