14 Sep 2025 | 5 Mins Read
Australia to Spend $8 Billion on Defence Hub Near Perth
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Australia will spend A$12 billion on a defense hub in Western Australia to build naval ships and dock nuclear submarines, supporting the Aukus pact with the US and UK. The project's total cost is estimated at A$25 billion. Funding will also go towards surface vessels and maintenance facilities. This is the largest peacetime increase in Australian defense spending.