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James Robertson

Precision missiles, budget bombs expected in defence review

Defence Minister Richard Marles says Australia should be more capable of “impactful projection”. Photo: AAP

Tens of billions worth of department of defence projects are expected to be scrapped and reprioritised after a review into Australia’s national defence strategy tipped to recommend new missile purchases and uncover budget bombs.

A public version of the Defence Strategic Review will be released on Monday, months after being handed in by Sir Angus Houston and former defence minister Stephen Smith in February.

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