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On defense spending, Secretary Hegseth conveyed that Australia should increase its defense spending to 3.5% of its GDP as soon as possible.
What we’ll do is continue to invest in our capability but also our relationships in the region.
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Author : Nick Visser
Publish date : 2025-06-01 22:28:00
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