Australia and Papua New Guinea to 'totally integrate' military in defence treaty

[GTX]

Australia and PNG's militaries to become 'totally integrated'

Australia is set to "totally integrate" its military with Papua New Guinea's forces, PNG's defence minister has said, as the two countries prepare to sign a landmark treaty.

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A good development IMHO

 

[Gnomey]

Makes a lot of sense

 

[GTX]

'Battle ready': Treaty will require Australia and PNG to defend each other

Australia and Papua New Guinea will be legally obliged to defend each other from a military attack on either territory under a landmark defence treaty, the ABC can reveal.

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[GTX]

PNG to provide 10,000 troops to Australia under new treaty plan

A landmark defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea has been approved by PNG's cabinet, marking Australia first new alliance in more than 70 years.

www.abc.net.au