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Defending Australia / edited by Justin Healey.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.)
- Issues in Society
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- War--Prevention.
- War.
- Terrorism--Australia--Prevention.
- Terrorism.
- National security--Australia.
- National security.
- Australia--Strategic aspects.
- Australia.
- Australia--Military policy.
- Australia--Defenses--Appropriations and expenditures.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (60 pages) : color illustrations.
- Place of Publication:
- Thirroul, New South Wales : The Spinney Press, 2017.
- Summary:
- Australia is in the process of updating and strengthening its defence capabilities against a potential major aggressor. The latest government white paper has outlined a massive increase in military spending and confirmed the direction of Australia's defence policy and strategy. This book examines the operational priorities and capabilities of the Australian army, navy and airforce as well as exploring the nations planned strategic direction. Topics also include Australia's defence history, current war operations and peacekeeping contributions around the globe, the inclusion of more women in the Australian Defence Force, and the plight of returned veterans. A key focus of the book is the nations increased defence budget and upgrading of capabilities such as new submarines, frigates and fighter aircraft, at a time when Australia must adapt to a complex strategic and diplomatic environment which is dominated by long-term major ally the United States and the emerging military might of China in the Asia-Pacific region. When should Australians take up arms, and what are the costs and consequences of war? Are Australia's strategic defence policies, capabilities and alliances enough to protect us from attack?-- Source other than Library of Congress.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed May 10, 2017).
- ISBN:
- 1-925339-33-5
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