Defence to grow to largest size since Vietnam War, increasing by nearly 20,000 people by 2040 - ABC News

The government says more personnel are needed to operate new military capability, including promised nuclear-powered submarines and missile systems, but defence insiders doubt the ADF will be able to attract the massive numbers needed.

Australia's military will move towards a wartime footing under government plans to boost the number of uniformed personnel to almost 80,000 by 2040, amid strategic risks posed by China and Russia. <… [+3939 chars]

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