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UK-Australia Forge 50-Year Pact Against China's Influence

7/31/2025

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In a historic move, UK and Australian defense ministers forged a 50-year military pact in Geelong in July 2025, uniting forces against China's growing influence. This treaty boosts military capabilities, including nuclear submarines, and intertwines Indo-Pacific security with global tensions involving Russia, solidifying their commitment under the AUKUS alliance.

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In a historic move, UK and Australian defense ministers forged a 50-year military pact in Geelong in July 2025, uniting forces against China's growing influence. This treaty boosts military capabilities, including nuclear submarines, and intertwines Indo-Pacific security with global tensions involving Russia, solidifying their commitment under the AUKUS alliance.