Australia's US$7 billion Japan warship deal signals shift
A landmark warship deal between Australia and Japan is expected to drive further defence technology cooperation, helping Canberra address navy shortfalls and reduce its overreliance on the US. The agreement was reached between Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles and his Japanese counterpart.
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