‘Part of modern warfare': Scott Morrison proposes AUKUS in space
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has proposed to expand the AUKUS defence pact to outer space.
The former prime minister believes the move could deter aggression from China and Russia.
'Space is increasingly part of what we must now do in defence,' Mr Morrison told Sky News Australia.
'Space, whether we like it or not, is part of modern warfare.'
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