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UNCOVERED: Defence to boost to 100k strong workforce - Caught on Camera

The ADF workforce will increase by more than 18,000 by 2040, as part of a nearly $40 billion plan. (AAP)

The number of personnel in Australia's defence force will be increased in the largest boost during peacetime.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday outlined plans to increase the ADF workforce by more than 18,000 by 2040, as part of a nearly $40 billion plan.

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