Strategic News‘We are not in good hands’: Calls grow for greater defence pressure - The Australian
‘We are not in good hands’: Calls grow for greater defence pressure - The Australian
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‘We are not in good hands’: Calls grow for greater defence pressure - The Australian

GNews: The Australian Major outlet·2026-10-07AUS DefenceP2: Fiscal EngineP6: Defence Surge
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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