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The U.S. and Australia have bolstered military ties to counter China in the western Pacific, including increased presence, airbase access, space cooperation, and missile production support.Summary
KEY POINTS:
- The agreement will see more American troops rotating through Australia.
- It will include frequent US submarine visits and more US access to airbases in northern and western Australia.
- There will also be a speeding up of efforts for Australia to develop its own guided missile production capability.
