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China submarine missile test alarms Pacific as Australia, New Zealand and Japan object
China described the July 6 submarine-launched missile test as routine military training, but Pacific governments said limited notice and Beijing’s rapid military expansion created a fresh regional security concern.
Australia and Fiji sign mutual defence alliance as Pacific security competition intensifies
The Ocean of Peace Alliance creates a mutual defence commitment between Australia and Fiji, while the separate Vuvale Union expands cooperation across security, development, policing and economic resilience.
Australia and Vanuatu sign Nakamal Agreement barring foreign military bases in Pacific
Vanuatu can still accept Chinese investment, but its new Australia pact blocks foreign military bases and puts critical infrastructure under scrutiny.