Anthony Albanese has cut, delayed, and reprioritised more than $80 billion from Defence—weakening Australia’s ability to respond to rising threats.

A Dutton Coalition Government will restore what Labor has undermined. We will reinstate the fourth squadron of F-35A fighter jets—28 aircraft Labor cancelled in their 2024-25 Budget—backed by an initial $3 billion investment to strengthen our air combat power.

This investment will enhance Australia’s ability to deter aggression, protect our airspace, and ensure our ADF is equipped to meet the challenges of an increasingly uncertain world.

When it comes to national security, leadership matters.