"In a war of scale—not a limited intervention, but one similar to Ukraine—our army...would be expended as part of a broader multinational coalition in six months to a year," said Carns.
"Without...reservists, we cannot generate mass, we cannot meet the plethora of defence tasks," Carns emphasized on the critical role of reserves in military strategy.
Official figures show the army had 109,245 personnel, including 25,814 volunteer reservists, highlighting the crucial need to enhance these numbers for future crises.
A prime minister's spokesperson noted that billions have been invested into defence to improve capabilities, highlighting concerns about the armed forces inherited from the previous government.
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