Australia and Fiji have formalised a mutual defence treaty, a development that coincides with reports of Chinese missile testing in the South Pacific region.
By Europa Express6 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CETUpdated 6 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET
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Core Briefing: Australia and Fiji sign mutual defence agreement
Strategic Context: Australia and Fiji have formalised a mutual defence treaty, a development that coincides with reports of Chinese missile testing in the South Pacific region.
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According to Euronews, Australia and Fiji have entered into a mutual defence pact aimed at countering the growing influence of China in the Pacific. The agreement was finalised on 6 July 2026.
On the same day the treaty was signed, Chinese state media reported that a submarine had successfully test-launched a long-range ballistic missile into the South Pacific. The Australian government has publicly criticised this military action.