Defence Minister Marise Payne announces counter-terrorism training help to the Philippines
Australia will give urban warfare and counter-terrorism training to the Philippines within days to help in the fight against terror groups.
David Wroe is the defence and national security correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, based at Parliament House
Australia will give urban warfare and counter-terrorism training to the Philippines within days to help in the fight against terror groups.
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