Solomons showdown

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The military intervention of Australia in the Solomon Islands will be a fundamental shift in foreign and security policy with long-term effects for taxpayers. The intervention will stop Solmon Island from becoming a haven for terrorism, money laundering and people smuggling as reported by the intelligence agency.

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Battle cats

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Australia's Defense Minister John Moore is considering equipping the military with a version of the high-speed catamaran ferry called the Devil Cat to transport heavy equipment such as tanks and helicopters. The latest version of the cat is 96 meters long and can travel at a speed of 50 knots when fully loaded.

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Market forces

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Issues are presented concerning the training of defense company employees as reservists in case they find themselves in a war situation. This policy has been proposed as increasing levels of maintenance are being carried out by personnel from outside the armed forces.

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