An expansion in the acquisition of missiles and cutting the number of tanks, and perhaps frigates the government is acquiring, is the “most concrete result” of the Defence Strategic Review, says Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell.
“Basically we are going to get missiles that can shoot 300 kilometres, as opposed to 40,” Mr Clennell said.
“To implement all this, the government is committing to more defence spending over the next decade but in terms of the budget in a couple of weeks, over the next four years – we are looking at a revenue neutral spend. “$19 billion to be spent on this in the forward estimates including $9 billion for the AUKUS nuclear subs but to pay for that programs are being cut in defence.
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