Toward Programme
PNG and Australia Troops Undergo Combined Military Training - news.pngfacts.com
Why it matters
PNG is Australia's closest neighbour and critical to regional stability and northern arc security. Joint training demonstrates operational interoperability and sustains Australia's defence posture in the immediate north, reinforcing the alliance pillar and maritime defence readiness against potential Chinese accommodation with regional actors.
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