澳大利亚将国防开支提升至GDP的2.4%, 目标是3%, Australia boosts defense spending to 2.4% of GDP, aiming for 3%, amid critiques and rising tensions.

澳大利亚的国防开支正在增加到国内生产总值的2.4%,压力达到3%。 Australia's defense spending is increasing to 2.4% of GDP, with pressure to reach 3%. 虽然最近预算增加和计划增加预算的目的是提高军事能力,但批评者认为,侧重于过时的硬件和延迟购置可能会使澳大利亚国防军对现代冲突,特别是网络和空间技术等领域的冲突毫无准备。 While recent budget boosts and planned increases aim to improve military capabilities, critics argue the focus on outdated hardware and delayed acquisitions may leave the Australian Defence Force unprepared for modern conflicts, especially in areas like cyber and space technologies. 自2000年以来,该国对美国的依赖也有所增长,其驱动力是必须对付像中国日益坚定的威胁。 The country's reliance on the US has also grown since 2000, driven by the need to counter threats like China's increasing assertiveness.