Strengthening military power in the Indo-Pacific region with Australia and China in mind About 20 trillion yen in 10 years July 1, 16:37
The Australian government will announce a new defense strategy with China in mind as it has a strong presence in the Indo-Pacific region, and will invest approximately 20 trillion yen over the next 10 years to strengthen its military power and strengthen its involvement in the region. I showed the policy.
Australian Prime Minister Morrison announced a new defense strategy at a press conference in Canberra, the capital, on July 1.
In this context, Prime Minister Morrison said, "The Indo-Pacific region has become the center of intensifying strategic competition," and tensions over the South China Sea are increasing as China accelerates its expansion into the sea and the region. He expressed concern over the continued increase in military power.
And in order to respond to such a situation, the Japanese yen will be invested about 20 trillion yen over the next 10 years to strengthen its military power.
Specifically, in addition to purchasing long-range anti-ship missiles with a range of 370 kilometers or more from the U.S. Navy, introducing long-range rocket guns to enhance the attack capability, while also preventing the ability to monitor submarines and cyber attacks It means to improve your ability.
"We hope that the Indo-Pacific region in which we live is an open, sovereign region without oppression or hegemony," stressed our policy of increasing our involvement in the Indo-Pacific region.