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An MQ-28A Ghost Bat is loaded with a NAIM-120 inert air-to-air missile variant at the ordnance loading area during Trial Kareela at RAAF Base Woomera, South Australia. — AC Ivan Smotrov

This is a big step forward on defence for Australia. Too bad we’re playing catch-up

Professor Rory Medcalf comments on Australia's 2026 National Defence Strategy. He discusses the steps forward, playing catch-up, and questions left open on the alliance and preparedness.

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