AU's 2009 defence white paper released
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http://www.defence.gov.au/whitepaper/
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25416661-601,00.html
- LACMs to be acquired.
- new FFGs + SM-6 capability
- confirms F-35 and CH-47 purchases
- 24 new ASW helos + 30 MRH-90s
- 1000 new ground vehicles for 10 battle group bns.
- 7 possibly Global hawks + 8 P-8s?...
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Australia to boost military might: Aussie Govt
Agence France-Presse - 5/2/2009 6:02 AM GMT
Australia will spend more than 70 billion US dollars boosting its defences over the next 20 years in response to a regional military build-up and global shifts in power, the government said.A long-term strategic blueprint for the future of Australia's armed forces warned that war could be possible in the Asia-Pacific region in the next two decades, as emerging powers such as China flexed their military might.
The United States would continue its military dominance and be an "indispensable" ally for Australia, the defence white paper said.
But as emerging or resurgent powers such as China, India and Russia tested US primacy, the paper said there was "a small but still concerning possibility of growing confrontation between some of these powers."
"China will be the strongest Asian military power, by a considerable margin," the paper said. "A major power of China's stature can be expected to develop a globally significant military capability befitting its size.
"But the pace, scope and structure of China's military modernisation have the potential to give its neighbours cause for concern if not carefully explained, and if China does not reach out to others to build confidence regarding its military plans," it said.
If it did not take these steps, the paper said, there would be "a question in the minds of regional states about the long-term strategic purpose of its force development plans, particularly as the modernisation appears potentially to be beyond the scope of what would be required for a conflict over Taiwan.
"China will have even more interest in convincing regional countries that its rise will not diminish their sovereignty," the paper said.
Greater engagement with Beijing was essential for encouraging transparency about Chinese military capabilities and intentions, and securing greater cooperation in areas of shared interest, the paper said.
China's Premier Wen Jiabao in March vowed to modernise his nation's military across the board, asking legislators for a 15.3 percent increase in defence spending for 2009 to 472.9 billion yuan (69 billion dollars) -- double 2006 funding levels.
The global financial crisis was likely to accelerate a shift of power to the Asia-Pacific, and regional security would pivot on how strategic dynamics were managed between the US, China and Japan, the blueprint said.
A major conflict on the Korean peninsula remained a possibility, and the paper said the collapse of North Korea could not be ruled out, while Myanmar remained a "serious challenge."
An escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan was also of "significant concern," and the paper said Islamist extremism would pose a direct threat to Australia and its interests.
The paper reiterated Canberra's commitment to the conflict in Afghanistan, which it said could endure another decade or longer.
Canberra will acquire long-range cruise missiles, double its submarine fleet to 12 and buy 100 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jets and eight new warships under the plan, titled "Force 2030."
"Force 2030 will mean the best fighter jets, the most versatile armoured vehicles and the most sophisticated submarines available to defend Australias national security," said Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at the report's Sydney launch.
The Sino-focused strategy, which was widely leaked to the press, was met with unease in Beijing, where it was reportedly perceived by some as Australia aligning itself with the United States against China.
"China definitely will not accept Australia adopting the so-called 'China threat' thesis," Beijing professor Shi Yinhong told the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper on Friday.
"(China) will have to publicly criticise (the paper)," added Yinhong, international relations specialist from the People's University.
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Link to defence white paper...
http://www.defence.gov.au/whitepaper...paper_2009.pdf
Singapore termed as a "key partner".
- 2nd batch of F-18E/F to include capability for conversion into EA-18Gs if required.
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The main deployable force overseas are 3 brigades of each 4,000 soldiers each!!
Is it enough!
http://www.defence.gov.au/whitepaper/mr/index.htm
22 A Balanced And Flexible Army [17.1 KB]
''A BALANCED AND FLEXIBLE ARMY
As part of the 2009 Defence White Paper, the Minister for Defence, the Hon
Joel Fitzgibbon MP, announced that the Australian Army will be able to
combine its combat and combat support units to generate ten battalion sized
‘battlegroups’ tailored for a wide range of operations.
“The Government remains committed to the ongoing implementation of the
Enhanced Land Force initiative which will see the Australian Defence Forces
conventional land forces continue to be based on three combat brigades (of
around 4000 troops each) consisting of multiple battalion-sized units,” Mr
Fitzgibbon said.''http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structure_of_the_Australian_Army#Divisions
''Divisions
Below LHQ, there are two main formations within the Australian Army[2]:
- 1st Division - this is the main deployable formation, and contains the bulk of Australian regular forces. The divisional headquarters, located in Brisbane, has a secondary role as the Deployable Joint Force Headquarters (DJFHQ): during an operational deployment, DJFHQ is a joint formation, commanding units of the RAN and RAAF as well as the army. The 1st Division contains a total of three brigades.
- 2nd Division - this is the main home defence formation, consisting mainly of reserve forces, with its HQ located in Sydney. It is divided into 6 brigades.''
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Army_Reserve
http://www.army.gov.au/hq3bde/
''Welcome to the 3rd Brigade, the Australian Army's most ready deployable infantry brigade with nearly 4000 soldiers.''
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If u want to make a baby tonight and want to migrate to oz after
s/he finish secondary school in SG,here is a good news.
I foresee oz is in very serious shortage of submariners 15 to
20 years later to man the 12 x 4000 tonnes sub to replace the Collins sub.
3 out of 6 Collins can sail today.The main official reasons are short of
sailors !!Join RAN and become PR!!
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Army_Reserve
http://www.army.gov.au/hq3bde/
''Welcome to the 3rd Brigade, the Australian Army's most ready deployable infantry brigade with nearly 4000 soldiers.''
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The most important weapon in ADF has not been mentioned---
the rifle.
has any improvement or replacement been suggested in the White Paper?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Army_Reserve
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How much is the bill for all gears in the White Paper?
Opp party says A$300 B!!
can oz afford and at wat price?More Tax?less expenses on other,like
welfare,eduacation,health etc?
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http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25417217-5012587,00.html
- Defence White Paper: Read it here
- Budget: What would you spend?
''Rudd defence spend 'unrealistic'
A SHIFT in global power away from the US has influenced the Federal Government's decision to increase defence spending.
read the comments to see how Oz feel.
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noisy, get the fuck out of this thread.
this is serious thread. kindly dont spam your perpetual anti-australia rhethoric.
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1. Where are they going to get the money? Note with its number of overseas commitments and size of the country, Australia have a very small defense budget.
2. I heard they have serious manpower staffing problems at the lower ranks, eg specialists.
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Australia is projecting long term immigrant growth and population increase.
money wise, probably by long term growth ? Australia government is in pretty decent fisical shape. They arent exactly like Japan with a government debt 105% of GDP or US with a multi-trillion debt which will probably double with inflation.
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another great piece is out--
RBS 70 is the only land based AA!!
Ground Based Air Defence Enhancements or Replacement. Under LAND 19 this phase is intended to enhance or replace the existing Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) system (RBS 70 based). It will include technologies and weapon systems that are also capable of Countering Rockets, Artillery and Mortars (CRAM). This is likely to be an ACAT II project and Defence will be developing this phase for Government
consideration after 2013.The Defence Capability Plan 2009 is officially launched 01 Jul 09 -
in reference to the F88 rifle upgrades, its only a wiki link but it has merit
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Individual_Combat_Weapon
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in reference to the F88 rifle upgrades, its only a wiki link but it has merit
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Individual_Combat_Weapon
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Originally posted by sgstars:
noisy, get the fuck out of this thread.
this is serious thread. kindly dont spam your perpetual anti-australia rhethoric.
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Looks like there's gonna be some cool hardware down under soon :)
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Originally posted by Jack412:
in reference to the F88 rifle upgrades, its only a wiki link but it has merit
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Individual_Combat_Weapon
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And of course, there's the M1A1s as well...
