Australian Defence Advantages

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We contend then, as now, that the Australian Defence Industry, supported by Defence research, must be nurtured and encouraged as an essential part of the nation 's defence capability, to support the Australian economy and to provide jobs for Australians. We also contend that research into key aspects of defence with the potential to advance technology and hence provide the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with a war fighting advantage when sent in harm 's way is vital. Such research has the additional advantage of providing Australian defence planners with up to date advice about world 's best practice in the realm of defence and security