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Australia and Fiji sign defence pact, with ratification still pending

Australia and Fiji have signed a mutual-defence treaty and wider cooperation framework, but the defence pact will not enter into force until both countries ratify it and deposit their instruments of ratification.

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Australia and Fiji sign mutual-defence treaty pending ratification

Australia and Fiji have signed the Ocean of Peace Alliance, creating a mutual-defence framework that remains inoperative until both governments ratify it.

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China confirmed a submarine-launched strategic missile test into Pacific waters as regional concern spread

China said on 6 July that a PLA Navy strategic nuclear submarine launched a strategic missile with a dummy warhead into designated Pacific high seas, and Australia, New Zealand and Japan publicly raised concern afterward.

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China confirmed a Pacific submarine-launched strategic missile test after regional governments raised security and transparency concerns

China said on 6 July 2026 that a PLA Navy strategic nuclear submarine launched a strategic missile with a dummy warhead into designated Pacific waters, drawing formal criticism or concern from Australia, Japan and New Zealand.