Australian Frigate Delay Likely To Free Up Defense Funds

BEIJING—Australia appears to be delaying major spending on its forthcoming frigate program, potentially freeing up more than $2 billion for other programs early next decade. The delay is unlikely to be caused by a shortage of funds, because Canberra’s defense budget is rising strongly. More likely...
Bradley Perrett

Bradley Perrett covered China, Japan, South Korea and Australia. He is a Mandarin-speaking Australian.

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