00:00Japan and Australia are deepening their defence cooperation with Tokyo set to test hypersonic missiles and other weapons on Australian
00:08soil.
00:08The move comes as both countries look to build up their military capabilities in the face of China's growing power
00:15in the region.
00:17Australian Defence Minister Richard Miles said Japan will be able to make use of Australia's large training areas and missile
00:24testing facilities.
00:26The two countries are also working on new military technology.
00:30Miles and Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi have announced a project called BUBUK, named after an Australian owl known for
00:37its ability to see in darkness.
00:40The project will include a jointly developed laser system to detect potential threats and give troops a better view of
00:47the battlefield.
00:48Last year, Australia agreed to spend US$6 billion over 10 years on Japanese stealth frigates, one of Japan's biggest
00:56defence export deals since World War II.
00:58The closer defence ties also come as the United States pushes its allies to take on more responsibility for regional
01:05security.
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