Streitkräfte: Die Philippinen und Australien unterzeichnen Verteidigungsabkommen
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The Philippines and Australia will work more closely in defense, signing a new agreement on Sunday. The Philippine Defense Ministry announced the signing, saying the agreement will streamline the implementation of the bilateral Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA). Verteidigungsminister Gilberto Teodoro explained that instead of 100 steps for one issue, there will be only ten steps in the future.
The agreement will pave the way for tighter cooperation among Philippines' naval, air, and land forces, as well as in humanitarian aid and disaster relief, and it will enhance the Philippines' deterrence potential, especially in the South China Sea. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that the agreement will improve information exchange, strategic dialogue, and joint exercises.
He also announced additional Australian investments in maritime surveillance, including drone technology and threat detection training. The Philippines is strengthening its security alliances due to China's aggressive behavior in the South China Sea. The country relies on its traditional alliance with the US, supporting its position and aligning with a 2016 international court decision that found China's expansive claims have no legal basis. China rejects this verdict and asserts its actions in the South China Sea are lawful.
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