Australia to boost defense spending over growing threats
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-04-17 02:11 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Military & Defence, Australia, Economy & Finance, Tax & Budget, World News, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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CANBERRA — Australia will raise its defense spending to 3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2033 as armed conflicts flare worldwide, Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Thursday.
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