SYDNEY -- The defense chiefs of the U.S, Japan, Australia and the Philippines say they will hold more maritime military drills as they look to boost cooperation as part of efforts to ensure a "free and open Indo-Pacific."
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U.S., Australia, Japan, Philippines eye more maritime exercises
Four-way meeting follows recent South China Sea aggression by China
Vessels belonging to Australia, the U.S., Japan and the Philippines take part in drills off the coast of the Philippines on April 7. (Australian Defence Ministry)
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