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Andrew Greene: The changing face of warfare and why mateship isn’t enough amid WA AUKUS focus - The West Australian

Why it matters

The article engages with the strategic rationale for AUKUS submarine integration and modern warfare doctrine in the Indo-Pacific, reinforcing the case for the programme's continuation and Australia's industrial/defence pivot. While primarily an opinion piece on doctrinal change rather than a concrete capability delivery or funding announcement, it signals intellectual alignment within Australian strategic circles on the necessity of AUKUS and advanced maritime posture.

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