2007-2022 US defense funding to Australian universities increased from $1.7m to $60m, driving military research and raising concerns over war normalization and nuclear-powered submarine support.
The US defense funding to Australian universities has surged from $1.7m in 2007 to $60m annually by 2022, driving research that supports US military development and national interests. This funding is contributing to universities becoming more involved in military-related projects, raising concerns about the normalization of war and conflict, and potentially weakening public support for acquiring nuclear-powered submarines, a key element of the AUKUS pact between Australia, the UK, and the US.
April 21, 2024
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