Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday said 270 billion Australian dollars will be invested to modernise the country’s defence capabilities in the coming decade to maintain regional security and deter or respond to “aggression” in the strategic Indo-Pacific, amidst China flexing its muscles in the region.
“The challenges and nature in the Indo-Pacific have meant we need a new approach and one that actively seeks to deter actions that are against our interests,” the prime minister said. Read More…
