Australia and the UK have signed a defence and security agreement, deepening their ties in the face of rising Chinese power in the region.
Australian defence minister, Richard Marles, and his UK counterpart, Grant Shapps, signed a treaty that formalises consultation on security matters and makes it easier for their forces to operate in each other’s countries, including co-operation on maritime security and exercises.
Australia also committed to join the UK and Latvian-led coalition to support Ukraine in developing drone capability. Thursday’s agreement builds on the Aukus security partnership that Australia signed with the US and UK to overhaul its defence strategy and adapt to China’s military build-up.
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