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The Philippines and Australia signed a defence cooperation deal in Manila on 15 November to streamline joint military exercises, operations and training, according to Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. He said the agreement will also strengthen maritime surveillance and security cooperation as Manila seeks to bolster its defences amid growing tensions with China in the disputed South China Sea.


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The Philippines and Australia signed a defence cooperation deal in Manila on 15 November to streamline joint military exercises, operations and training, according to Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro.

He said the agreement will also strengthen maritime surveillance and security cooperation as Manila seeks to bolster its defences amid growing tensions with China in the disputed South China Sea.