What threats are we facing, except those posed by being a subservient military base? #echidnastrategy

It's fucking absurd to be discussing an increase in defense spending before we get out of #AUKUS.

It is the financial elephant in the room that cannot be ignored.

Other proposed strategies, such as the #EchidnaStrategy, are far cheaper + more defensive in nature.

#Insiders

Why Australia’s response to China must be measured On February 14, exactly one week before China’s naval flotilla began live-fire drills off the coast of Eden, New South Wales, Japan’s defence minister released information about his nation’s interacti...

Sam Roggeveen on Australia's defence outlook and dealing sensibly with China
#EchidnaStrategy
#LowyInstitute
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/20313/...

Surely the question should be "Why is an Australian jet undertaking "routine patrols" in the South China Sea?"

#echidnastrategy
#auspol