Australia prepares for war amid defence capability concerns | 7NEWS

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Australia's military is being prepared for war according to Major General Ash Collingburn, as the nation faces an unprecedented global threat environment. The country ranks 15th in military spending globally but significantly lower in personnel (71st), naval vessels (57th), aircraft (31st) and artillery pieces (82nd), with experts questioning whether Australia can independently sustain military operations. Defence experts warn of over-reliance on the United States and foreign-made equipment, prompting a new federal government strategy to support Australian-made defence manufacturing, though locally-built assets like the Hunter-class frigate cost four times more than overseas equivalents. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9hzoe68ibpttheragdgi Facebook » https://www.facebo

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