PHILIPPINES: Australia to help modernise Armed Forces
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Australia is set to play a vital role in modernising the Armed Forces of the Philippines through a historic defense pact which will be signed later this week when the Philippines' President Gloria Arroyo visits Australia. The Status of Forces Agreement, SOFA, has been three years in the making, and will also improve regional security. The agreement could also see Australia overtake the United States in providing skills and training to Filipino forces.
Presenter: Karen Percy
