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Australia and Japan Seal $10 Billion Defense Pact

8/6/2025

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Australia-Japan Defense Pact

Australia and Japan have forged a groundbreaking $10 billion defense pact, securing 11 state-of-the-art Mogami-class frigates for Australia. This landmark agreement, Japan's most significant since lifting its military export ban, is set to bolster joint operations with the U.S. and fortify security in the face of escalating tensions, especially from China.

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Modi Strengthens Defense

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. convened in New Delhi, forging a pact to bolster military ties in response to China's growing influence in the Indian Ocean. Their discussions centered on defense collaboration, with India pledging support for the Philippines' military modernization, coinciding with their inaugural naval exercise in the contested South China Sea.

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Australia-Japan Defense Pact

Australia and Japan have forged a groundbreaking $10 billion defense pact, securing 11 state-of-the-art Mogami-class frigates for Australia. This landmark agreement, Japan's most significant since lifting its military export ban, is set to bolster joint operations with the U.S. and fortify security in the face of escalating tensions, especially from China.

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