
Grumpy Strategists Episode 39: Elections, defence, cash, chainsaws and long bonnet syndrome.
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National Security Showdown: Budget and Strategy
This chapter delves into the contrasting positions of the Labour Party and the coalition on national security and defense funding in Australia. It critiques the government's failure to fulfill promises regarding strategic asset ownership and examines the implications of proposed defense spending, including the acquisition of additional F-35 fighters. The discussion also highlights necessary reforms in the procurement process and the importance of supporting local defense industries to ensure robust national security.
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