Event Brief
Lowy Institute: China’s strike capacity over Australia to grow
Filed: Jun 15, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
Summary: The Lowy Institute says China’s ability to strike Australia will expand over the next decade, with near-term risks via cyberattacks and cable cuts.
WHO: Lowy Institute
WHAT: Report projects growth in China’s ability to militarily strike Australia, highlighting cyberattacks and undersea cable disruption as immediate threats.
WHEN: Jun 14, 2026 at 9:33 PM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: The report assesses that China’s strike capability over Australia will expand over the next decade, with immediate threats expected through cyberattacks and cutting undersea communications cables.
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