The Australian government said Wednesday it will hold a virtual summit with Japan the next day to sign a defense treaty to facilitate joint exercises, as the key U.S. allies seek to strengthen defense cooperation amid China's growing military influence in the region.The Reciprocal Access Agreement will enhance interoperability and collaboration between the Japanese Self-Defense Forces and the Australian Defense Force, including facilitating faster deployment of defense personnel and easing restrictions on the transportation of weapons and supplies for joint training and disaster relief oper…READ FULL ARTICLE
