20:32, 24-Oct-2017
Philippines-Australia Relations: Two nations cooperate in fight against Islamist militants
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Australia has announced the expansion of its security support to the Philippines. The rise and spread of Islamic militancy in the region is considered a direct threat to Canberra.
Australia's Defence Minister Marise Payne said on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting that about 80 soldiers from Australia's mobile training team will be deployed to local bases in the Philippines. They will train army and marine units in urban counter-terrorism warfare operations.