Federal government will spend up to $18 billion but not less $14 billion in the coming decade to upgrade and harden defence bases across Australia's north after security threats in the Indo-Pacific region. This was revealed following last month's statement by Defence Minister Richard Marles that the government will spend an extra $50 billion on defence over the next decade. $18 billion is part of the project. Defense Minister Pat Conroy said the money will be used to upgrade the Larrakeyah Defense Precinct to dock submarines, install surveillance aircraft at RAAF Tindal, near Katherine, and

Federal government will spend up to $18 billion but not less $14 billion in the coming decade to upgrade and harden defence bases across Australia's north after security threats in the Indo-Pacific region. This was revealed following last month's statement by Defence Minister Richard Marles that the government will spend an extra $50 billion on defence over the next decade. $18 billion is part of the project. Defense Minister Pat Conroy said the money will be used to upgrade the Larrakeyah Defense Precinct to dock submarines, install surveillance aircraft at RAAF Tindal, near Katherine, and to acquire and train crews lead for the new amphibious landing craft. Federal governments have been promising economic packages for years, including increasing defense investments for the northern region, where defense makes up 7.5 percent of the economy. “As we move more equipment here, you’ll see more work being done here in the defense industry,” Conroy said. This will also contribute to Australia’s economy and enhance Australia’s security. A defense force review published last year recommended immediate defense upgrades in northern Australia, calling for the acquisition of missiles and long-range capabilities to counter remote threats.

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