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The cost of Defence: ASPI Defence budget brief 2026-2027 - Australian Strategic Policy Institute
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ASPI's Defence budget brief for 2026-2027 is a foundational policy document directly addressing Australia's fiscal commitment to defence and capability modernisation in response to China's military expansion. Budget allocation decisions at this horizon are core determinants of whether Australia's defence posture can credibly deter or respond to regional conflict scenarios involving Taiwan or US-China competition.
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