Increased opportunities sought

New U.S.-Australia Security Statement Targets Industry Engagement

/ October 14, 2015 at 5:18 PM
A new bilateral security cooperation statement between the United States and Australia will, among other things, increase opportunities for defense industry engagement and acquisition program teaming, according to Defense Secretary Ash Carter. Carter announced the agreement Tuesday at a joint press conference in Boston, MA, with Secretary of State John Kerry, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Defense Minister Marise Payne. The officials said the agreement will also lay the groundwork for increased military exercises and combined training between both...

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