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Australia, Papua New Guinea to Sign ‘Historic’ Defense Deal

A defense deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing's Pacific influence.

Papua New Guinea PM to Fight ‘Fire With Fire’ in Troubled Highlands

Papua New Guinea's prime minister pledged on Tuesday to crack down on lawlessness in the country's troubled highlands, saying police would be empowered to fight "fire with fire."

Dozens Dead in Papua New Guinea Tribal Violence

Dozens of bloodied bodies have been found along a remote stretch of road in Papua New Guinea's highlands, police said, a gruesome escalation of long-running violence between warring clans.

Papua New Guinea Completes Australian Aviation Medicine Training Course

The Papua New Guinea Defence Force has completed an aviation medicine training course led by the Royal Australian Air Force at Base Edinburgh.

Australia, Papua New Guinea Announce Security Deal

Australia clinched a security deal with Papua New Guinea, bolstering ties with a Pacific state that has been courted persistently by China.  

Australia Aids Papua New Guinea Air Ops With C-27J Aircraft

Australian has sent a C-27J Spartan to Papua New Guinea to integrate the military transport aircraft’s capabilities with the country’s PAC-750 aircraft.

US to Deploy Coastguard Ship to Papua New Guinea

US Defense Secretary Austin announced the deployment of a US Coastguard ship to Papua New Guinea, as Washington seeks to boost its military footprint in the region.

US Military Wins ‘Unimpeded’ Access to Papua New Guinea Bases

The US military can develop and operate out of bases in Papua New Guinea, according to a landmark security pact underpinning Washington's efforts to outflank China in the Pacific.

Papua New Guinea to Sign Security Pact With US, PM Says

Papua New Guinea will sign a security pact with the US that gives American troops access to the Pacific nation's ports and airports.

Australia to Supply Two PAC-750XL Aircraft to Papua New Guinea

Australia signed an agreement to deliver two PAC-750XL take-off and landing utility aircraft for the Papua New Guinea Defence Force.