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Pacific security in the spotlight after China fires test missile - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Why it matters
Chinese missile tests in Pacific waters reinforce the contested military environment Australia must operate within and underscore the rising technical sophistication of PLA systems that Australian maritime and air defence must counter. This activity directly shapes the strategic rationale for AUKUS submarine investment and Northern Arc posture, heightening urgency of Australian decoupling and alliance cohesion.
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