One of Australia's most senior security officials earlier this week said that liberal democracies must brace for war.PHOTO: REUTERS
Reuters: Australia to upgrade military bases, expand wargames with US: The Australian
SYDNEY (REUTERS) - Australia will spend A$747 million (S$771 million) to upgrade four military bases in its north and expand war games with the United States, Prime Minister Scott Morrison will say on Wednesday (April 28).
An airstrip in the Northern Territory will be lengthened to support larger aircraft, firing ranges overhauled and new training facilities set up for defence personnel and US marines, according to extracts of the announcement seen by Reuters.
“Working with the United States, our allies and Indo-Pacific neighbours, we will continue to advance Australia’s interests by investing in the Australian Defence Force,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison will say.
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