尽管计划加强军事准备,但拖延、超支和官僚主义阻碍了澳大利亚创纪录的国防支出。 Australia's record defence spending is hindered by delays, overspending, and bureaucracy, despite plans to boost military readiness.

2024-25年,澳大利亚国防支出达到创纪录的527亿美元,占国内生产总值的2%以上,但是,由于拖延、费用超支和指挥结构的膨胀,其高级领导人比可比国家要多得多,因此,效力受到阻碍。 Australia is spending a record $52.7 billion on defence in 2024-25, over 2% of GDP, but effectiveness is hampered by delays, cost overruns, and a bloated command structure with far more senior leaders than comparable nations. AUKUS潜艇和Hunter级护卫舰等大型项目落后多年,预算超额数十亿,而顾问、研究和基础设施方面的行政支出仍然很高。 Major projects like the AUKUS submarine and Hunter-class frigates are years behind schedule and billions over budget, while administrative spending on consultants, studies, and infrastructure remains high. 过分依赖美国设备增加成本,专家们建议使供应商多样化,以减少开支,提高供应链的复原力。 Over-reliance on U.S. equipment increases costs, and experts recommend diversifying suppliers to reduce expenses and improve supply chain resilience. 将资金从官僚机构转用于前线准备训练、设备和后勤,可以提高军事能力,为纳税人提供更好的价值。 Redirecting funds from bureaucracy to frontline readiness—training, equipment, and logistics—could enhance military capability and deliver better value for taxpayers.