The world has entered a new military age and Australia must "re-posture", the first major review of the nation’s defence forces in a generation has concluded.
Australia is entering the "missile age", and is no longer as protected by its geography or the limited ability of other nations to project power, according to the landmark Defence Strategic Review.
Former defence minister Stephen Smith and former defence chief Sir Angus Houston were tasked with the Defence Strategic Review, and determined modern warfare has "radically reduced” Australia’s geographic benefits and the nation's regional advantage.
