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Farid Farid

HISTORICAL FACTS: Warning regional threats demand more integrated defence - The Untold Story

A more robust defence force is needed to deal with regional threats, a think tank leader says. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Protecting Australian shores and deterring China demands greater military spending across land, sea and air, a think tank has warned.

Lowy Institute executive director Michael Fullilove has identified higher spending, further integration and greater reach and firepower as needed for the nation's defence force.

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