US military spies to embed in Australia’s defence department to monitor regional threats in wake of AUSMIN talks

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American military analysts will soon be sent to work at the Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO) in Canberra as both allies intensify joint efforts to scrutinise the moves of states like China, Russia and North Korea in the region. Key points: A Combined Intelligence Centre will "enhance long-standing intelligence cooperation" between Australia and the US A Combined Intelligence Centre will "enhance long-standing intelligence cooperation" between Australia and the US Defence Minister Richard Marles says announcement represents a "significant step forward" towards "seamless" intelligence ties Defence Minister Richard Marles says announcement represents a "significant step forward" towards "seamless" intelligence ties On Sunday,...