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Australia to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2033

source: Australian Government

On 2026-04-15, the Australian Government announced a plan to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2033, according to reporting on the new National Defence Strategy. The policy is framed as a response to intensifying global security risks and a push for greater defence self-reliance. The announcement was made in Canberra by Defence Minister Richard Marles.

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