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Former Fiji Lt. Col. Calls for Military Reform and Transparency to Restore Public Trust
Former Fiji military officer and diplomat outlines a bold path to rebuild trust: re-professionalise the armed forces and boost transparency across national institutions. In his Truth and Reconciliation Commission testimony, he reflects on the 2000 crisis and sketches a reform-minded road to national reconciliation.
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Fiji Eyes Hybrid Security Capability: RFMF to Back Police and Government Without Emergency Declarations
Fiji is exploring a bold ‘hybrid’ capability for the Republic of Fiji Military Forces that could let the army support the Government and police on an ongoing basis without a formal state of emergency. As lawmakers weigh legislative reforms and civilian safeguards, questions swirl about how far security forces might operate across policing and national…
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Fiji Bougainville 2026 TTX Improves Emergency Command Clarity, Highlights Mobility and Medevac Gaps Ahead of August Live Exercise
Tabletop discussions in Suva yielded clearer command arrangements and stronger inter-agency links for Exercise Bougainville 2026. Yet planners flagged gaps in mobility assets, medevac capabilities and specialised equipment that must be addressed before the August live drill, under a whole-of-government approach to defending Fiji’s people, borders and future.
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Fiji Defence Minister Hails Presidency’s Constitutional Role and RFMF Professionalism in 2022 Transition
Defence Minister lauds the Presidency’s stabilising role during Fiji’s turbulent post-2022 transition and commends the Fiji Military Forces for a renewed commitment to professionalism. The remarks capture a pivotal moment as institutions navigated uncertainty and reaffirmed the rule of law.