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THE new defence white paper will transform Australia's defence for a generation, asking taxpayers to dig deeply in their pockets to fund the creation of one of the most potent military forces in the Asia-Pacific.
It foreshadows the most dramatic build-up of naval power since World War II, predicated on the belief that the rise of China heralds significant long-term strategic risks for Australia.
But the 140-page document, called Force 2030, to be released today, bristles with ambition and risk in equal measure. It is arguably Kevin Rudd's greatest gamble.
It foreshadows the most dramatic build-up of naval power since World War II, predicated on the belief that the rise of China heralds significant long-term strategic risks for Australia.
Originally posted by Chadwickus
then you have the constant issues in Indonesia.