Aussies join WPS recon

Shared commitment Australian and Philippine soldiers unite in defending sovereignty during a joint exercise in San Antonio town, Zambales in this 25 August file photo. Australia and the Philippine defense officials announced joint air and sea patrols off the West Philippine Sea from 25 to 27 November, to deepen their defense cooperation against China's assertiveness in the region. | Ted ALJIBE/AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

