The Strategist

What to expect from Australia–PNG defence treaty

Debate over the Pukpuk treaty has focused on China and whether Australia’s military might one day use Papua New Guinea’s ...

‘Natural security partner’: Deputy Prime Minister defends the Pukpuk treaty

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles defends the Pukpuk treaty with Australia’s “natural security partner” Papua New Guinea.
The Diplomat

Australia and PNG Sign Defense Treaty, Agreement With Vanuatu Delayed

Last week, Papua New Guinea approved a new treaty with Australia, the Pukpuk Treaty, under which the two countries commit to ...

Australia signs defence pact with Papua New Guinea to counter Chinese threat

Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a defence pact, widely viewed as an attempt to strengthen regional security ...

'Equals, mates, and now allies': What is the new treaty between Australia and PNG?

Australia has signed its first alliance in 70 years. In a battle for Pacific influence, is it a threat to China?

Papua New Guinea's cabinet approves 'Pukpuk' defence treaty with Australia

A landmark defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea has been approved by PNG's cabinet, marking Australia first ...
Post Courier

Core purpose: Pukpuk Treaty to protect PNG’s sovereignty and territorial integrity

The Government of Papua New Guinea today entered into the PukPuk Treaty with Australia, a landmark bilateral defence ...

The Pukpuk Treaty And The Future Of Papua New Guinea-Australia Relations

The Pukpuk Treaty follows last year's Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) signed between Papua New Guinea and the United States, which grants US forces access to key PNG military facilities, including ...
Post Courier

PNG and Australia Ink historic ‘Pukpuk Treaty’ amidst PNG Defence Force Challenges

The Papua New Guinea Defense Force is currently faces challenges in operational readiness, and partnerships, and the Pukpuk ...
Daily Jang

Australia, Papua New Guinea sign first defense treaty in more than 70 years

Australia and Papua New Guinea have joined forces by signing a new defense treaty, strengthening their bilateral ties.On ...

PNG treaty with Australia signed but questions linger over Darwin Port lease to China amid security fears

Papua New Guinea’s leader has declared a new military alliance with Australia is a “construct of peace and not of war” as he ...

Defence Minister hoses down concerns PNG would sit out China conflict despite treaty

Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles has hosed down concerns that Papua New Guinea would sit out a potential conflict between Australia and China despite inking a landmark defence treaty.