Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Aug. 5, 2025. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
The challenging strategic environment in the Indo Pacific—characterised by Beijing’s increasing aggression toward its neighbours and influence among Pacific nations—means Australia is gearing up for a programme of continuous naval shipbuilding, says Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy, who told the Indo Pacific Conference that Australia was focused on procurement speed.
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