The Defence Strategic Review calls for onshore weapons-building, long-range strike capacity, fuel security and a new focus on deadly force.

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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.