The prime minister says Australia will spend whatever it takes to defend Australia. But he will find the cost is high and the scope for nation-building manufacturing is limited, writes former chief of army Peter Leahy.
Given the events of last week, we might be forgiven for thinking that submarines are the be-all and end-all of Australia’s defence future.
Now the strategic review will confirm what Shape, Deter and Respond mean and how they will be achieved. Much of the review will remain secret. We should expect unclassified elements to be revealed gradually in the lead-up to the May budget. Let’s hope the basis of costing will be more robust than the broad and speculative range presented for the subs.Even before we see the details of the strategic review, there are several big issues to consider.Our relationship with the US has changed, and the change will be permanent. The Americans need us and we need them.Once again, we will be the “aircraft carrier” of the Pacific and the US, with our limited but enthusiastic help, will be our security guarantor.
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