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Fraser Barton

'Free and safe' Indo-Pacific eyed in trilateral deal

A new navy agreement between Australia, the US and Japan has been signed on the USS America. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia has joined the United States and Japan in signing a trilateral navy agreement to enhance supply chains and maintain a "free and open Indo-Pacific".

Aboard the USS America, an amphibious assault ship of the US Navy docked at the port of Brisbane, top brass signed the deal that enables trilateral discussions.

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