SYDNEY -- Australia will inject another 11.1 billion Australian dollars ($7.2 billion) into its defense spending to build "a larger, more lethal" surface combat fleet, giving the navy its largest number of warships since World War II.
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Australia boosts navy funding to build largest fleet since WWII
Government adds $7.2bn to double warships, citing 'uncertain world'
The Australian warship HMAS Stalwart conducts a dual replenishment at sea. (Australian Department of Defence)
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