Australia, Japan ink warship deal
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-04-19 02:11 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Asia, Military & Defence, Australia, China, World News, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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SYDNEY, Australia — Japan agreed on Saturday on a deal to provide Australia’s navy with the first of almost a dozen stealth frigates, part of a wider military buildup by Canberra aimed at boosting its long-range firepower to deter China.
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