Philippines, Australia to Sign Defense Cooperation Deal Amid Regional Ties Strengthening
The Philippines and Australia are set to sign a landmark Defense Cooperation Arrangement (DCA) ahead of the ASEAN Summit, marking a new milestone in their bilateral relationship and bolstering regional security against Chinese maritime assertiveness.
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