Japan and Australia Bolster Military Ties Amid Rising China Concerns

Japan and Australia agreed to enhance joint military training exercises due to shared concerns over China's activities in Japanese waters and airspace. This cooperation, aimed at ensuring stability in the Indo-Pacific region, involves various upcoming exercises and greater engagement between both nations' military forces.

Japan and Australia have reached an agreement to strengthen joint military training exercises in response to China's increased incursions into Japanese airspace and territorial waters.

Government ministers from both nations, including Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, convened in Queenscliff, Australia, to discuss enhancing security cooperation amidst growing concerns over China's territorial ambitions.

Upcoming collaborations include Australia's participation in Orient Shield, the largest field training exercise between the US and Japan, and the involvement of the Japanese Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade in training rotations with US Marines in Darwin.

(With inputs from agencies.)