Editorial丨US' indoctrination leading Canberra astray

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In 2021, Australia's decision to join the United States and the United Kingdom to form the trilateral security alliance AUKUS triggered domestic and international concern about an accelerating arms race in the region and its consequences. This concern intensified when the three countries announced their agreement for Australia to acquire nuclear-powered submarines with the help of its two alliance partners. ▲ People are silhouetted against the Sydney Opera House at sunset in Australia. Photo/Agencies Now, the country has exacerbated the concern by announcing its intention to increase its missile defense and long-range strike capabilities. In a speech on Wednesday, Australia's Minister for Defense Industry Pat Conroy said Canberra would invest up to 18 billion Australian dollars ($12 billion) to boost its manufacturing of missiles, including making advanced guided missile systems in the country for the first time. The Australian defense industry chief justified the move by saying th ………………………………