Japan and Australia Cooperate in the South China Sea

BY: SAUME SAPTAPARNA NATH

Aus & Japan's Trident 2023 exercise bolsters ties, sends united message to assertive China in South China Sea.

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Japan-Aus Indo-Pacific 2023 drill showcased tactical naval and air ops for anti-surface and anti-air warfare.

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War games in disputed waters focused on anti-surface, anti-air warfare, JMSDF ships joined after Vietnam.

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JMSDF and RAN enhance Indo-Pacific security through strong ties, interoperability, and mutual understanding.

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Key exercise bolsters Japan-Australia ties, advances Indo-Pacific unity against China's territorial challenges.

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Japan, Australia united against China's maritime aggression, joint drill enhances regional security preparedness.

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Japan, Australia pact allows mutual troop deployment, solidifying key defense partnership and cooperation.

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Japan's PM Kishida introduced Indo-Pacific strategy for global responsibility at Shangri-La Dialogue 2022.

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