Australia to accelerate missile build-up as defence industry anxiously awaits review recommendations

The review will warn of the need to increase Australia's acquisition process for new military platforms. (Department of Defence: Corporal Craig Barrett)

One of the most significant defence documents since World War II will outline how Australia should rapidly acquire new long-range strike capability to deter rising threats from China, while also addressing challenges such as climate change and American isolationism.

The public version of the Albanese government's long-awaited Defence Strategic Review will confirm cuts to several projects such as new Army vehicles, while funding more immediate priorities that deliver "impactful projection" well beyond Australia.