Australia launched new Pacific defence training hub
DEFENCE and security personnel across the Pacific can now access professional development and career planning through the new online Defence Training Hub – Pacific.
Maritime Security
Fiji offers to host Pacific Response Group
FIJI has offered to host the Pacific Response Group (PRG) as regional defence cooperation strengthens to respond to humanitarian and disaster emergencies.
Australia commits $AUD312 million to Pacific maritime security
AUSTRALIA has pledged $AUD312 million over 10 years to Waqa Moana, a Pacific-designed security initiative aimed at tackling transnational organised crime and strengthening maritime security across the region.
US-Solomon Islands shiprider agreement enhances maritime security
THE Solomon Islands’ Shiprider Agreement signed with the United States signals its intent to tighten control over its vast waters and crack down on illegal fishing and other sea-borne crime.
Wale pushes for stronger US partnership in Washington
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has used an official visit to Washington, to advance priorities on development, investment and maritime security.
