We’re investing a record $270 billion in the defence of our nation, including the build and upgrade of more than 70 naval vessels; the build of more than 1,300 vehicles for the Army; and the design and build of the first Australian-made uncrewed combat air vehicle, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat – protecting Australians andbuilding our vital defence assets locally.
This record investment will ensure our personnel are equipped with the state-of-the-art Australian-made ships, vehicles, aircraft and submarines needed to keep us safe.
We’re committing more than $100 billion over the next two decades to develop sovereign Australian weapons manufacturing. We’re backing Australian businesses to locally manufacture cutting-edge guided missiles and weapons, so that we won’t have to rely on overseas missile suppliers.
