Australia commits US$44 million to boost East Timor’s cyber, maritime security

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Australia and East Timor signed a defence agreement backed by A$62 million (US$44 million) to strengthen cyber and maritime security. The deal expands defence exercises as Canberra seeks to counter China’s influence among its island neighbours.

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