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By NIGEL PITTAWAY
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA — Australia’s new defense budget boosts spending by 6 percent over last year and forecasts movement on a number of large acquisition programs, including vehicles and helicopters.
The government of Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott delivered its budget on May 13, the first since the Liberal-National Party coalition was elected in September.
Defense will receive AUS $29.2 billion (US $27.1 billion) in 2014-15 and $122.7 billion over the four-year forward estimates period. That represents a $9.6 billion increase from previous government’s figures, said Defence Minister David Johnston.
“This demonstrates our firm commitment to a strong and capable Australian Defence Force,” he said.
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