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RoboticsJapan Times TechPublished: Apr 16, 2026, 19:00 JST1 min read

Australia plans record peacetime defense budget increase to 3% of GDP by 2033, driven by drone warfare capabilities and regional security concerns.

Australia plans record peacetime defense budget increase to 3% of GDP by 2033, driven by drone warfare capabilities and regional security concerns.

3 Key Points

  1. Australia aims for its largest peacetime military spending increase, targeting 3% of GDP by 2033

  2. Budget expansion reflects strategic shift toward modern drone warfare and unmanned systems

  3. Investment part of broader effort to strengthen regional security posture in Indo-Pacific

  4. Record peacetime spending represents major commitment to military modernization and capability development

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