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He reaffirmed the opposition's strong commitment to the submarine program, including the nuclear-powered submarines (referred to colloquially as "Orcas") integral to Australia's strategic defense. Taylor criticized the government for not translating commitments into sufficient funding, warning that experts like the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) have indicated the defense force is at risk of becoming ineffective without increased investment. He called for the defense budget to reach or surpass the 3% of GDP target, citing international examples such as NATO’s standards.