Why is the ADF ‘not fit’ to deter China?

<p>Missiles that can precisely target enemy forces 500 kilometres away are the future of the Australian defence forces, according to the recent defence strategic review.</p><p>What we are defending ourselves with today is woefully inadequate for our strategic circumstances, the review found.</p><p>But other big questions are emerging: how will we pay for the changes it’s proposing? Can we save money on purchases we’ve already agreed to? And how will our neighbours react to a more capable Australian military?</p><p>Today, chief political correspondent for <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Karen Middleton on how military spending lost its way and the challenging path towards making our forces fit for purpose.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Chief political correspondent for <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Karen Middleton.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>