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Australia is clearly focused on strengthening its defense capabilities and working relationships in the Pacific region.…
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Read More »Exercise Diamond Storm 2022
Exercise Diamond Storm 2022 was conducted at RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal, and in the skies…
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In a story published by the Australian Department of Defence on July 1, 2022, the change…
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