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ADF Boosts Regional Security in Exercise Bersama Lima 2026 - Mirage News
Why it matters
Exercise Bersama Lima demonstrates ADF engagement in established regional security frameworks and interoperability with Indo-Pacific partners, sustaining maritime-defence capability and alliance cohesion. Regional multilateral exercises strengthen the network of Australian alliances and operational readiness that underpin broader strategic deterrence against Chinese regional encroachment.
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