Australia Boosts Industry to Support AUKUS Amid Rising Chinese Defense Spending

Australia has launched a new industry initiative to strengthen its defense capabilities in support of the AUKUS pact, as China significantly increases its military budget. The move aims to enhance local manufacturing and technology sectors to meet the demands of advanced nuclear-powered submarines and other defense projects. This comes amid growing regional tensions and concerns over China’s expanding military influence. The initiative underscores Australia’s commitment to the AUKUS alliance with the US and UK, while addressing the need for self-reliance in defense production. The strategic push highlights the intensifying arms race in the Indo-Pacific region.

(By Ziqi Qin)

(Ref:https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/australia-launches-industry-boost-to-support-aukus-as-china-hikes-defence-spending/news-story/ee06c03f23b76e913e7e650180e05410)

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