Australia and Japan Move Ahead With Landmark Frigate Agreement
The two countries signed contracts on April 18 to begin a major defense project centered on new warships.
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The two countries signed contracts on April 18 to begin a major defense project centered on new warships. Add one supporting fact from the article.
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