New Trump era about to deliver short, sharp shock to our defence spending

In his latest article for The Australian, Security & Defence PLuS Executive Director, Dr Ian Langford, outlines the potential impact of a second Trump presidency on Australia’s defence policy and spending.

He warns that a new Trump era, driven by the Project 2025 security blueprint, could force Australia to dramatically increase defence spending. With Trump’s administration expected to demand allies spend 3% of GDP on defence, Australia may need to boost its budget from $52.58 billion to $78 billion.

Langford emphasises the stakes, noting Australia’s reliance on US support for AUKUS and other defence initiatives:

He highlights the need for investments in missile defence, autonomous technologies, and air force capabilities to ensure national security.

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