As far as wanting war - you couldn't find a person who more wishes for peace.
If you think I desire it - you couldn't be further from wrong.
as far as military build up goes --------- it would seem that you have absolute no idea of what is happening - even in your backyard. Such is the price of not getting out much.
And if one is across the cost overruns that are normal for defence spending - then, you can up the costs you see by about a factor of 3
Any sane person would look at the actual evidence - with growing alarm.
''Australia has recently announced significant increases to its military spending:
1. In February 2024, Australia announced plans to boost its defense spending by an additional A$11.1 billion ($7.25 billion) over the next decade[1]. This increase is aimed at acquiring six optionally manned warships and 11 new frigates, with the goal of doubling its fleet of combat-ready vessels.
2. In May 2024, Australia unveiled a record defense budget of AU$55.7 billion (U.S. $36.8 billion) for the 2024-2025 fiscal year[2]. This represents a 6.3% increase from the previous year and equates to 2.02% of GDP.
3. In April 2024, the Australian government announced a "historic" shift in its defense strategy, planning to increase defense spending by $50.3 billion over the next decade[5]. The goal is to reach $100 billion in annual defense spending by 2033, which would represent 2.4% of GDP.
4. The government also plans to invest an additional $5.7 billion over the next four years, with $1 billion allocated for long-range strike, targeting, and autonomous systems[5].
5. A significant portion of the increased spending is allocated to undersea capabilities, with projections of up to $63 billion over the next decade for "conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines and infrastructure"[5].
It's important to note that while these increases are substantial, some critics argue that they are not sufficient or timely enough to address Australia's defense needs in the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape of the Indo-Pacific region[5].
