As the world grows more unpredictable, Australia’s defence should be focused on people, not purchases
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jul/06/as-the-world-grows-more-unpredictable-australias-defence-should-be-focused-on-people-not-purchasesOpen linkView original on lemmy.world
But what if there's no war and we build a connected, coordinated and supportive society for nothing? Seriously though, if we are to increase 'military' spending, then it seems like a great idea to use that budget on approaches that help us deal with other emergencies as well.
Need to be investing in drone development, resources processing, renewables and fertiliser manufacturing