BLACKROCK CAMP, Fiji — The Pentagon is set to supply the Fiji Military Forces with new maritime assets and (pending Congress’ approval) $4.9 million in security assistance to help modernize and professionalize the island nation’s battalions, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told reporters on Nov. 23. Speaking at a press briefing in the capital city of Suva alongside Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, Austin and his counterpart unveiled pl…

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US and Fiji unveil new, multifaceted plans to deepen military cooperation

The United States and Fiji have started negotiations on an agreement that will facilitate “military-to-military engagements” between the two nations, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Nov. 22.
Once finalized, the deal, dubbed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), will expand U.S.-Fiji defense cooperation through “increased exercises” between their militaries, according to the Pentagon chief.
Austin made the remarks following a meeting w…

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Under Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, a former military coup leader, Fiji is aligning with Washington as it militarises the Indo-Pacific region in preparation for war against China.

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Austin said the U.S. government will provide $4.9 million to support Fiji’s military modernization, pending congressional approval. 
The United States and Fiji have started negotiations on an agreement that will facilitate “military-to-military engagements” between the two nations, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Nov. 22. Once finalized, the deal, dubbed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), will expand U.S.-Fiji defense cooperation t…

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Fiji has taken delivery of a new Guardian-class Patrol Boat in Henderson, Western Australia. The new vessel will enhance Fiji’s maritime security capability in support of a peaceful, prosperous and resilient region. Australia and Fiji are committed to enhancing security cooperation to respond to shared regional challenges such as transnational crime and maritime security threats. This is the third Guardian‑class Patrol Boat delivered to Fiji, an…

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