“But, even if equipped with better weapons, strike systems built around fighter planes or surface combatants are unlikely to have the ‘affordable mass’ or range needed to deter or defeat a major power’s attempts to project force against Australia.” The Albanese government awaits the findings of the Defence Strategic Review, which is expected to recommend the acquisition of long-range strike weapons in keeping with Defence Minister Richard Marles’ doctrine of “impactful projection”. The possibility of Australia buying the B-21 bomber has gained fresh impetus because of American and British willingness to share nuclear submarine technology. “Things that were previously inconceivable...