Chapter 663: Chapter 504: Russian Capital Floods In

The allocation of Australasia's military expenditure is determined by the Ministry of Defence in cabinet meetings and then distributed among the three armed services.

Without the financial decision-making power, it is difficult for the General Staff to seek opportunities using military power.

This structure is more stable, ensuring that the military power of Australasia is balanced between the two institutions, posing no threat to Arthur's monarchical authority.

The first request from Arthur for the reorganized Ministry of Defense is to increase naval investment and create smaller fleets to protect the maritime security of Australasia.

The naval fleets and maritime patrol teams do not conflict; after all, most naval vessels range from hundreds to thousands of tons, while most patrol boats weigh only dozens to hundreds of tons.

The army's budget is fixed after expansion, there is little expenditure without war, and the training costs become the major expense.