The Australian Department of Defence’s three recent update documents — the 2020 Defence Strategic Update, the 2020 Force Structure Plan and the Defence Science and Technology Strategy 2030 — all recognise the country’s demanding new strategic environment. This is reflected in the prioritising of operations in Australia’s immediate region, planning for force structure and preparedness, and the greater attention given to sovereignty and self-reliance [emphasis added].
Oh get real. Australia will be able to begin a war in defense of their continent, which is a good development.
But to win it, as has always been the case, Australia will need to bring in America.
