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PM to visit Howard Springs as Commonwealth spruiks $747 million Top End ADF upgrade
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to arrive in Darwin today to announce a $747 million investment to upgrade military training bases in the NT — a move the Opposition Leader has claimed is a reheated announcement from two years ago.
Key points:
- The funding will support more “war gaming” exercises between the ADF and its allies, the Commonwealth says
- The Commonwealth added it would strengthen ties between the Australian and US militaries.
- Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to visit Robertson Barracks in Darwin today
The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive at the Roberston Barracks army base this afternoon, where he is expected to announce the multi-million-dollar investment, before visiting the Howard Springs quarantine…
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