Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have announced plans to negotiate a full defense treaty, aiming to strengthen military cooperation between the two nations. The move builds on their existing defense partnership,

Australia and Papua New Guinea are initiating discussions for a comprehensive defense treaty to enhance military cooperation between their forces. As regional dynamics evolve with China's growing influence,

While there is no timeline to finalise negotiations on the new pact, the ABC has been told that both countries are keen to move rapidly to reach an agreement.'Strategic insulation against China'Australia has deep and longstanding defence ties with Papua New Guinea,

A key war game will be held outside of Australia for the first time, as the Federal Government moves towards a major defence agreement with a close ally, dealing a major blow to China.