Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale announced a deal allowing the US Coast Guard to patrol its waters with local police, aiming to strengthen maritime cooperation with the US. This comes despite deepening ties with China, and Wale also signed a Letter of Intent for the Peace Corps' return.
China's rare long-range ballistic missile launch from a submarine into the South Pacific is seen by experts as a strategic message to the US, highlighting Beijing's growing nuclear capabilities and demonstrating a key milestone in its military modernization.
China's navy test-fired a missile from a nuclear submarine in the South Pacific, prompting criticism from Australia, Japan, and New Zealand. Experts identify the missile as a potential Julang-3 ICBM, capable of carrying multiple warheads and reaching long distances, raising regional security concerns.
China's navy tested a submarine-launched missile in the South Pacific, sparking concern from allies like Australia, Japan, and New Zealand. Experts identify the missile as a potential Julang-3 ICBM, capable of carrying multiple warheads.
China test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing protests from Australia, Japan, and New Zealand, and concern from the U.S. The missile carried a dummy warhead and was fired into the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone.
China conducted a ballistic missile test in the South Pacific nuclear-free zone, coinciding with Fiji joining Australia's treaty allies. The test, using a new JL-3 SLBM, is seen as a provocation and demonstrates China's increasing willingness to use military force for coercion in the Indo-Pacific.
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China launched a long-range ballistic missile from a submarine in the South Pacific, a region designated as nuclear-free by the Treaty of Rarotonga. Australia and New Zealand condemned the test, calling it destabilizing and accusing China of conducting it shortly after notifying them.
Australia and Fiji signed the 'Ocean of Peace Alliance' defence treaty and the 'Vuvale Union' economic treaty, with Australia investing over A$1 billion in Fiji over a decade. The agreements aim to bolster security and economic ties, countering Chinese influence in the South Pacific.
China conducted a long-range missile test in the South Pacific, drawing criticism from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan for destabilizing the region. The test, reportedly involving a nuclear-capable device with a dummy warhead, occurred shortly after Australia and Fiji signed a defense alliance.
China test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a submarine in the South Pacific on Monday, sparking protests from Australia and New Zealand. Beijing claims it was routine training, but the launch occurred within the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, violating treaty protocols.
Australia signed the 'Ocean of Peace' defence alliance with Fiji on Monday, elevating Fiji to treaty ally status and committing to mutual defence. This move strengthens Australia's regional ties amid competition with China, which previously signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands.
New Caledonia holds provincial elections with high security amid tensions over its status with France, determining the balance of power for upcoming negotiations.
The US Navy is planning a large, permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps in Victoria, Australia. The US$30 million project aims to leverage Australia's strategic location to counter China's military expansion and is expected to be fully operational by 2028.
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Samoan tenor Pene Pati, once told islanders don't sing opera, is now a global star. A new documentary, 'Tenor: My Name is Pati,' details his journey from Upolu to world stages, highlighting his powerful voice, cultural humility, and sacrifices for family and future Pacific singers.
New Zealand is weighing the purchase of advanced warships from Japan or the UK to modernise its ageing fleet and bolster its defence capability. The South Pacific nation, member of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network alongside Australia, the US, the UK and Canada, is focused on Japanese Mogami-class or the UK’s Type 31 frigates. Discussions are under way with the Royal Australian Navy and the UK’s Royal Navy about the frigate replacement and ongoing service arrangements, Defence Minister...
