Australia pushes back on US defence spending demands, but commits to NATO missions
Australia has refused US calls to lift defence spending to 3.5 per cent of GDP, holding firm on its target of 2.3 per cent by 2033–34. Yet at the NATO summit, it committed troops to Poland, backed Ukraine, and signed new cooperation deals. With global tensions rising and mounting pressure from both allies and domestic opposition, this episode explores how Australia is managing defence priorities—and what it means for the national budget and taxpayers.
SBS Hindi · SBS Audio
June 30, 20259m 19sFULL
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Show Notes
Australia has refused US calls to lift defence spending to 3.5 per cent of GDP, holding firm on its target of 2.3 per cent by 2033–34. Yet at the NATO summit, it committed troops to Poland, backed Ukraine, and signed new cooperation deals. With global tensions rising and mounting pressure from both allies and domestic opposition, this episode explores how Australia is managing defence priorities—and what it means for the national budget and taxpayers.