The Australian Defence Force will receive $575 billion (US$432 billion) in government funding by the end of this decade to deal with “a period of profound uncertainty and disruption.” More specifically, nearly half of the spending will go toward enhancing Australia’s defence capabilities. This includes $38 billion (US$28.6 billion) to increase the defence workforce by 18,500 personnel by 2040, $50 billion (US$37.6 billion) to acquire new frigates and destroyers, and over $10 billion to build shipbuilding infrastructure and a new submarine base. In addition, the government will spend $6.4 billion (US$4.8 billion) on the Collins-class submarine project, $3.5 billion (US$2.6 billion) on 75 Abrams tanks and dozens of armoured vehicles, and $1 billion (US$750 million) on self-propelled howitzers and armoured ammunition resupply vehicles. The air force will also receive a boost in aviation capability with a $1.5 billion (US$1.1 billion) program to upgrade and extend in-service support for the Hawk …