Defence Strategic Update 2020 and Review Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is the 2020 Defence Strategic Update?
What does it outline
Released 1st July 2020
Combined with 2020 Force Structure Plan
It outlines a new strategy for Defence and the capabilty investments to deliver it
What are the three new strategic objectives?
- to shape Australia’s strategic environment
- to deter actions against Australia’s interests
- to respond with credible military force, when required
What has the implementation of the DWP seen for Defence?
It has seen substantial progress in building a more potent, capable and agile ADF. Makes Defence much better positioned to defend
What does the DSU provide?
It provides a new strategic policy frame work, ensures Aus is able to deploy military power to shape our environment
What agenda does the review set?
It sets the ambitious but necessary reform to Defence’s posture and structure
What does the review set out?
Sets out the blueprint for Australia’s strategic policy, defence planning and resourcing over the coming decades
What is the first rewiewed area of immediate action
Acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines through AUKUS to improve our deterrence capabilities
What is the second rewiewed area of immediate action
Developing the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) ability to precisely strike targets at longer-range and manufacture munitions in Australia
What is the third rewiewed area of immediate action
Improving the ADF’s ability to operate from Australia’s northern bases
What is the fourth rewiewed area of immediate action
Initiatives to improve the growth and retention of a highly skilled Defence workforce
What is the fifth rewiewed area of immediate action
Lifting our capacity to rapidly translate disruptive new technologies into ADF capability, in close partnership with Australian industry
What is the sixth rewiewed area of immediate action
Deepening of our diplomatic and defence partnerships with key partners in the Indo-Pacific
