Australia has announced a significant increase in its defense spending, allocating an additional A$11.1 billion (approximately US$7.25 billion) over the next decade to expand its navy. The investment aims to more than double the size of the Royal Australian Navy's fleet of warships from 11 to 26 by the end of 2043. This expansion includes the acquisition of six 'optionally crewed' warships and 11 new frigates, enhancing the navy's capabilities in response to the growing strategic challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The Albanese government's decision reflects a strategic shift to prepare for potential conflicts and address concerns over the Asia-Pacific arms race, particularly the military build-up by China. The plan represents Australia's most significant naval expansion since World War II, aiming to build a more lethal and capable fleet by the mid 2040s.
"#Australia will more than double the size of its naval fleet w/an extra $7.2B investmt to adapt to #China’s military build-up in the Pacific...The navy will expand to 26 warships, incl 11 new frigates & 6 new large vessels w/long-range missile capability" https://t.co/plZeaqJiAU
Australia has announced plans to more than double its navy, building its largest fleet since the Second World War in a bid to counter China’s rapid military build-up ⬇️ https://t.co/YjHzRxXX5m
Australia to build biggest navy since second world war to meet China threat https://t.co/bPvtSVYv4A via @financialtimes
The Albanese Government has announced a multi-billion-dollar overhaul of the Australian Navy. @FergusonNews interviews @RichardMarlesMP, the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister. #ABC730 https://t.co/XKaKFtj2dO
Six 'drone' warships, packed with missiles but capable of operating without crew, are to be the centrepiece of a new Australian Navy. The Albanese government vowing to more than double the fleets. https://t.co/b3nAU1JF34 @ChrisReason7 #7NEWS https://t.co/tZsP0ps0JJ
The Australian Navy will grow to have 30% more surface ships than the Royal Navy (26 vs 19) - this is a serious expansion of defence capabilities to meet real threats. https://t.co/jh3PNLMzgG
Australia Boosts Defense Spending, Aims to Double Warships https://t.co/HymYjaZJl5
Australia’s Navy should be much larger and “more lethal” by 2040 following the government’s $11.1 billion increase in Defence funding, according to Sky News host Peta Credlin. https://t.co/S5rmPYqXpq
#Australia has outlined a decade-long plan to double its fleet of major warships and boost #defense spending by an additional US$7 billion, in the face of a quickening Asia-Pacific arms race. https://t.co/SrcntPjMHA
Australia to build biggest navy since second world war to meet China threat https://t.co/ve92MazX2f
Australia plans to build biggest navy since World War II https://t.co/zJ6UXG9HRW
Australia said it would boost its defense spending by an additional $7.25 billion over the next decade to procure six 'optionally crewed' warships and 11 new frigates, as it aims to double its fleet of combat-ready ships https://t.co/YVYZJTBQz3
A sweeping review of the Royal Australian Navy will see the number of warships eventually rise from 11 to 20 in addition to 6 new ‘optionally crewed surface vessels’ armed with missiles: https://t.co/3Pg4yM9cZJ https://t.co/shC7ggmSnC
Australia to buy 9 extra warships by mid 2040s; competition between subs and frigates to arrive first. https://t.co/3mZvR4ttmS
Australia to buy 9 extra warships by mid 2040s https://t.co/3mZvR4ttmS
A fleet of missile-laden "optionally crewed" ships will accompany Australia's most lethal warships under a major shake-up announced by the Albanese government today. #9News https://t.co/AGAad9uW5F
Australia plans to more than double the size of the Navy’s surface combatant fleet and inject additional funding https://t.co/lSxTBhSbSy
Defence Minister Richard Marles has announced $11.1 billion will be injected into the Defence budget for a major overhaul of the Royal Australian Navy, including increasing its fleet from 11 to 26 by the end of 2043. https://t.co/jsGRMsaNGF
BREAKING: Australia announces $7 billion (US Dollars) plan to boost spending on the navy over the next decade, with aim of increasing fleet of warships from 11 to 26 vessels by the late 2040s.
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The navy will receive an $11 billion boost over the next decade to expand its fleet of warships from 11 to 26 vessels under a radical overhaul designed to prepare the defence force for possible conflict in the Indo-Pacific. https://t.co/rgpfy7K2h9
⚠️ AUSTRALIA TO INVEST ADDITIONAL A$11.1 BILLION OVER NEXT DECADE IN DEFENCE Full Story → https://t.co/5tqT3sVDyw Australia said on Tuesday it would inject an additional A$11.1 billion ($7.25 billion) over the next decade in defence for the accelerated delivery of the navy's… https://t.co/3Qq8p5J2r4
The Australian navy is set to acquire a new fleet of warships. https://t.co/YakXPryMvf