military
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RFMF Concludes Guadalcanal Exercise in Labasa With Public Parade
Labasa came alive as a ceremonial march signaled the end of weeks of intensive military training on Vanua Levu. Crowds watched as troops and equipment rolled through town, offering a rare glimpse into ongoing national security exercises in the north.
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Fiji to Launch Centralized Police–Military Drug Crackdown Under Strategic Plan 2025–2030
A sweeping policing plan hints at a tighter police–military partnership to tackle drugs and national security threats. Officials say a centralized command will soon translate into coordinated actions on the ground, with the military in a supportive role to bolster police capacity while upholding the rule of law.
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Fiji to co-design new 3rd Battalion HQ with Australia and Japan
Fiji’s next military headquarters is taking shape with support from Australia and Japan, signaling a shift toward broader peacetime roles like disaster response and maritime security. The design draws on regional models and points to deeper trilateral cooperation shaping the islands’ defence landscape.
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Trump warns of repeat strikes on Kharg Island as Iran tensions escalate
Rhetoric tightens around a high-stakes clash over Iran’s key oil hub. With Kharg Island at the center and diplomacy faltering, the risk to global energy routes and regional security grows sharper by the day.