Australia and Canada have teamed up to strengthen their naval capabilities in the South China Sea.

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The Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac Class HMAS Toowoomba and Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax Class HMCS Charlottetown frigates joined forces for a range of cooperative activities, aiming to increase interoperability and regional collaboration.

For over two weeks, the frigates worked alongside each other as part of bilateral and multinational activities, which HMAS Toowoomba Commanding Officer Commander Alicia Harrison said represents the allyship between the two nations.

“As a Pacific partner, Australia welcomes Canada’s continued presence in the Indo‑Pacific,” she said.

“It is vital that like‑minded nations work together to promote a prosperous, open and inclusive region, and to collectively uphold maritime security.”

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“Training alongside trusted partners allows us to broaden our perspective and strengthens our collective ability to safeguard the region we call home,” CMDR Harrison said.

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