Romanian centrist presidency candidate wants to spend more on defence, keep backing Ukraine

Romanian presidential candidate Dan backs further support for Ukraine

"I appreciate what the Romanian state has done so far, the direction... was correct and must continue."

Romanian centrist presidency candidate wants to spend more on defence, keep backing Ukraine

By Luiza Ilie

Dutton announces defence spend, Labor slams nuclear policies

Peter Dutton has announced he would dramatically boost defence spending if elected, while the prime minister slammed the coalition’s nuclear policy.

Dutton’s defence boost raises more questions than it answers

Peter Dutton has thrown down the gauntlet to Labor to increase defence spending.

Dutton promises big increase in defence spending if elected

Peter Dutton (right) with Shadow Defence Minister Andrew Hastie (left) in Perth. Photo: Peter Dutton Facebook. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged to increase Australia’s defence spending over the next five years by an additional $21 billion if he’s elected on 3 May. While short on detail, Mr Dutton’s announcement would take defence spending to 2.5 per cent of Australia’s GDP, ahead of Labor’s planned 2.3 per cent by 2033. On top of that,…