Australia’s defence force is expected to get its biggest overhaul in decades. Here’s what we know so far

Australia’s defence strategic review was ordered by the Albanese government, which has committed to an increase in defence spending overall. Photograph: POIS Craig Walton/Department of Defence

Australia’s national security environment is about to get a major shake-up.

The defence strategic review ordered by the Albanese government – and what the government plans to do about it – will be released on Monday in what is being touted as the biggest defence overhaul in nearly four decades.