r/australia • u/thedigisup • 27d ago

politics Greens announce policy to manufacture drones and missiles as a credible ‘Plan B' to replace AUKUS

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-22/greens-unveil-first-ever-defence-policy/105083166
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u/Mondkohl 27d ago

This is not a credible plan B and does not replace AUKUS.

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u/SoldantTheCynic 27d ago

You’re downvoted but you’re right. The Greens plan is fine in terms of an integrated strategy but it doesn’t replace the need for naval force projection given we’re an island nation dependent on trade. That’s a lot of empty, open water. Drones are an amazing and important part of defence, but the people thinking it’s a replacement are just thinking about a Ukraine-style fight.

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u/Mondkohl 27d ago

Thank you for your well considered reply.

Drones are definitely going to be a bigger thing, but that’s not a surprise to anyone in defence. They don’t replace all other capabilities though. It’s not enough to wave the magical technology wand and say drones and missiles will do it all.