Australia is making big investments in defenseBy Ray Song 宋磊Following China’s rapid rise in the past few years, its People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has already changed the face of the first island chain. These developments pose credible and realistic threats to countries strung along the first and second island chains. Additionally, plans to build nuclear submarines benefit Australia’s national defense industry development. Since Australia is a small-to-medium-sized country in the region, its national security needs are shaped by threats beyond its immediate environment. To improve national security, the Australian government and military are taking the initiative to invest heavily in their defense.

Source: Taipei Times May 12, 2024 16:38 UTC