PM doubles down on major defence investments

PM doubles down on major defence investments
The Prime Minister has doubled down on current main defence investments together with nuclear submarines and Tomahawk missiles.
Anthony Albanese spoke in Sydney to throw his assist behind Labor chief Chris Minns forward of the New South Wales election on March 25.

But Albanese additionally confronted questions in regards to the current multi-billion greenback investments in defence.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the federal government’s defence investments. (9News)

Australia will spend as much as $368 billion by 2055 to construct a brand new fleet of eight nuclear-propelled submarines in Adelaide to enter service within the 2040s.

The enormous investments have raised questions in regards to the necessity of spending billions and billions of {dollars} on the belongings however Albanese has defended it.

He in the present day doubled down on the investments as placing Australia in a “strategic position” amongst the present “security instability”.

”We are very confident we got this right,” he stated.

Australia will construct a fleet of eight nuclear powered submarines based mostly on the British Astute class assault vessel. (Nine)

He stated the federal government would launch a defence strategic overview subsequent month to stipulate the belongings Australia must defend itself and what’s the finest worth for cash.

“Australia is investing in our capability but we are also investing in our relationships,” he stated.

”All of the experts have looked at and considered the issue of submarines and as an island submarines are a vital piece of our defence framework.

“The fact is nuclear submarines are far superior than standard submarines. They’re quicker, quieter and might keep below for longer.”

The government has also bought hundreds of Tomahawk missiles from the US. (AP)

He flagged more announcements to come about Australia’s investments in weaponry going forward.

‘We want peace and security in our region,” he stated.

Albanese additionally stated the quad leaders will come to Australia in November for a gathering.

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Source: www.9news.com.au