Marles hits out at ‘washed up bureaucrats’ amid accusations of accounting tricks

Defence Minister Richard Marles announced a $53 billion increase in Australia's defence spending over the next decade, rejecting claims of accounting tricks. He emphasized the necessity of enhanced military capabilities as the country faces a new arms race in the Indo-Pacific. The government plans to spend up to $36 billion on local missile manufacturing during this period.

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