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Japan and Australia Launch New Strategic Defence Pact

Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Australia's Richard Marles made a bold move on Sunday. They signed the Framework for Strategic Defence Coordination (FSDC) agreement. This key decision followed a meeting between the two ministers. The move strengthens security ties between the two nations. It’s a key response to growing regional instability. Japan and Australia will hold annual meetings at the minister level under the FSDC. This will help defense ministries, militaries, and intelligence agencies work together easily. The framework boosts cooperation in several areas. These areas are cyber and space, logistics, supply-chain resilience, and integrated maritime and air defense. Why This Matters: Strategic Context and Regional Security China's growing assertiveness in the East and South China Seas raises security concerns in the Indo-Pacific region. This makes the timing of…