Australia Boosts Pacific Surveillance Amid Rising Chinese Influence

Anthony Albanese lands in Fiji for defence talks

Australia is preparing to ramp up its surveillance in Pacific Island waters, with a big spend on aerial patrols to help protect the world’s largest tuna fisheries. The Prime Minister has landed in Fiji to make the announcement and hold talks with Fiji’s Prime Minister on defence and security.

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Australia to boost aerial surveillance of Pacific for illegal fishing fleets

SYDNEY - Australia plans to significantly boost surveillance of Pacific Islands territorial waters, spending A$477 million ($310.72 million) on aerial patrols for illegal fishing fleets, tender documents viewed by Reuters show, as China takes steps towards sending its coast guard to the region. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Australia Boosts Pacific Surveillance Amid Rising Chinese Influence

Australia plans to enhance surveillance of Pacific Islands' waters with a $310 million investment, responding to China's increasing presence. This initiative includes funding aerial patrols and a new patrol boat for Fiji. The efforts aim to combat illegal fishing and monitor exclusive economic zones.