Source: Ming Pao
Australia issued a "National Defense Strategic Review" report on Monday (24th), stating that the Australian military has not prepared for modern warfare. It is recommended that the largest defense adjustment since World War II, and the long -range accurate strike capacity, domestic production guidance weapons and diplomacyWait for priority.The document pointed out that the United States is no longer a single leader in the Indo -Pacific region, and named China "destroying the rules -based order in the Indo -Pacific region, the imbalance of the sharp military expansion, and threatening the interests of Australian countries."The report proposes that Australia should give priority to the development of six national defense capabilities, including the development of nuclear power submarines, long -range attack missiles, and domestic production ammunition.The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded yesterday that China pursues defensive national defense policies and is committed to maintaining peace and stability in Asia -Pacific and the world.
Report refers to the "single pole" in the United States no longer competing with China and fear of conflict
The Defense Strategic Review report was written by former defense chief Stephen Smith and former Defense Forces Commander Angus Houston."The United States is no longer a single leader in the Indo -Pacific region. Sino -US competition is defined in this area and may cause conflict."
As for China's sovereignty on the South China Sea, the report states that "threatening the global order based on the rules based on the Indo -Pacific region, which has a adverse effect on the interests of Australian countries."
The document said that the highest strategic risk facing Australia is a major conflict in the district or the outbreak. It is recommended to strengthen the self -sufficient strategy and strengthen the relationship with allies and major powers such as Japan and India.Australia's geographical location has encountered a hypothesis in the past few decades, that is, any attack will have a 10 -hour warning, but now countries can use attack supply lines and cyber warfare to place combat power.Files refer to the rise of modern war "Missile Age", which has fundamentally weakened Australian geographical advantages and comfort brought by distance.
Strengthen the Priority of National Defense Sixth Priority
The report recommends that Australia adopts the "Strategy of Denial", that is, to prevent opponents from achieving the goal of coercing foreign countries in force, or to use force as a means to obtain a dominant position.The report also suggested that the government immediately rearranges the priority of the six national defense capabilities, including the development of nuclear -powered submarines in the United States and Britain, Britain, and Australia.(See table for details).
The US CNN reports that the relevant technical requirements mentioned in the above report, including upgrading the F-35A and F/A-18F fighters to use long-range anti-ship missiles, and also need to recruit urgently to increase the number of national defense army personnel.Including the number of workers in shipyards to expand the submarine troops.However, the priority of adjusting the whole project represents some projects to cut funds. CNN, for example, the plan to buy 450 infantry chariots in Australia has been reduced to 129 vehicles, and the funds saved will be used to buy more high -mobility rocket launchers (HIMARS, Haima Horse Horse Horse, Haima Horse Horse HorseSri Land.
Putting 99.6 billion yuan in implementation, recommending the purchase of Haimas System
The Australian government has adopted reports that it will be implemented to implement the project of A $ 19 billion (about 99.6 billion Hong Kong dollars).The Defense Director Richard Marles pointed out yesterday that Australia's decades of national defense response has no longer applicable. He pointed out that the purpose of redefining national defense strategies is to defend the country, show their strength to northern Australia, and maintain the rules with allies.Global order.The Prime Minister Albanis said that the government's strategy is to make Australia more self -sufficient, more preparation and safer.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said at a regular press conference yesterday that China does not pose a threat to any country and urges some countries not to use China as an excuse for expanding military strength, and not to speculate on the basis of China's threat.
