Australia Unveils Record $37 Billion Defense Budget

Australia has unveiled a record defense budget of AU$55.7 billion (US$36.8 billion) for 2025, marking a 6.3% increase from the previous year and accounting for 2.02% of the nation's GDP. This significant budgetary boost highlights Australia's dedication to fortifying its military capabilities amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.

[@supriadiramlan5545]

LOL
victim of weapon Industries for mostly old and second hand weapon

[@RickBlaine]

I hope the tanks they are buying aren't the easy burn Abrams. Soon Russia will be able to supply excellent tanks, slightly used but battle proven. But we usually buy from Looser MIC don't we? Helicopters Too!!! K something 52s are really good. (Also slightly used.)