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defence spending: Australia says to build biggest navy since World War II

Australia unveiled a 10-year strategy to double its major warship fleet and boost defense spending by $7 billion, responding to a rising arms race in the Asia-Pacific region. The plan aims to increase the navy s major surface combatant ships to 26 from the current 11, the largest fleet since World War II. It includes building six Hunter class frigates, 11 general-purpose frigates, and six crewless advanced warships, some armed with Tomahawk missiles. The move follows China and Russia s military expansions, with Australia planning to exceed NATO s defense spending target at 2.4% of GDP. ....

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