Rapid militarisation in an increasingly unstable global environment has prompted a change in Australia’s defence strategy: Analyst

Australia has announced a review of its defence strategy, seen as the most significant update in nearly 40 years. It will prioritise long-range precision strike capability and domestic manufacturing of guided weapons. CNA’s Elakeyaa Selvaraji spoke to Rebecca Shrimpton, Director of Defence, Strategy and National Security at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, to learn more about what has prompted this change and if China's rise is a key motivator.