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‘We are not in good hands’: Calls grow for greater defence pressure - The Australian
Why it matters
The article reflects growing political pressure within Australia for elevated defence investment and capability, directly bearing on Pillar 2 (Fiscal Engine) and Pillar 6 (Maritime Defence). Sustained calls for higher defence budgets and faster capability development support both the AUKUS submarine timeline and broader Indo-Pacific deterrence posture.
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