Australia’s defence diplomacy in the Pacific Islands as a tool of statecraft Defence While much of Australia’s defence diplomacy is positive, its effectiveness as a tool of statecraft could be improved.
Patrol boats for PNG to bolster Pacific maritime security October 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Australia has now delivered three of four Guardian-class patrol boats to PNG, at a handover ceremony in Western Australia on Friday.
Australia to arm PNG patrol boats June 28, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The Department of Defence has announced it will arm the Papua New Guinea Defence Force’s four new Guardian-class Patrol Boats.
