Defence Minister Richard Marles’ grim nuclear warning as Australia pours $53 billion into high tech weapons

Australia will pour tens of billions of dollars into high-tech weapons in a contentious update to the nation’s defence strategy, with Defence Minister Richard Marles warning the country faces threats more serious than anything seen in the last 80 years. Marles released the plan on Thursday before an audience of military and diplomatic heavyweights, outlining a disturbing assessment of the dangers confronting Australia. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Australia unveils historic defence spending boost Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Arrow “We may be at the foothills of a new nuclear arms race,” he warned, citing just one…