1. HMAS Brisbane, an Australian destroyer, made its first port call at Yokosuka, Japan for maintenance.
2. This marks the first time an Australian naval ship receives maintenance in Japan under a Reciprocal Access Agreement aimed at facilitating mutual visits by the two countries' militaries.
3. Before docking, HMAS Brisbane reportedly conducted a joint exercise with a Japanese escort ship around Sagami Bay, signifying growing security cooperation between the two nations.
2. This marks the first time an Australian naval ship receives maintenance in Japan under a Reciprocal Access Agreement aimed at facilitating mutual visits by the two countries' militaries.
3. Before docking, HMAS Brisbane reportedly conducted a joint exercise with a Japanese escort ship around Sagami Bay, signifying growing security cooperation between the two nations.
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Summary
Australian destroyer HMAS Brisbane conducted its first port call in Yokosuka, Japan for maintenance, marking the first time an Australian naval ship receives maintenance under a Reciprocal Access Agreement. Prior to docking, it engaged in a joint exercise with a Japanese escort ship around Sagami