澳大利亚在中国威胁不断上升的情况下刺激国防开支,这符合美国的目标和AUKUS计划。 Australia boosts defense spending amid rising China threats, aligning with U.S. goals and AUKUS.

澳大利亚面临日益严重的区域威胁,特别是来自中国的威胁,这促使智囊团发出警告,指出国防开支必须增加,并且更好地整合陆海空三军。 Australia faces growing regional threats, particularly from China, prompting a think tank warning that defense spending must increase and be better integrated across land, sea, and air forces. 尽管目前开支占国内生产总值的约2.05%——560亿美元——专家说,在空中和导弹防御、破坏性技术和战略影响方面需要更多投资。 Despite current spending at about 2.05% of GDP—$56 billion—experts say more investment in air and missile defense, disruptive technologies, and strategic reach is needed. 洛威研究所的Michael Fullilove强调,必须发出明确的信息,与美国关于将支出提高到国内生产总值3.5%的呼吁保持一致,并改善关于美国UKUS潜艇交易的公共沟通,价值为3 680亿美元。 Michael Fullilove of the Lowy Institute emphasized the need for clear messaging, alignment with U.S. calls to raise spending to 3.5% of GDP, and improved public communication on the AUKUS submarine deal, valued at $368 billion. 虽然大多数澳大利亚人支持美国联盟,但澳统的安全利益仍然不确定。 While most Australians support the U.S. alliance, uncertainty remains about AUKUS’s security benefits. 澳大利亚还加强了与印度尼西亚和巴布亚新几内亚的防卫关系。 Australia has also strengthened defense ties with Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.