Australia to further support Philippine fight against Islamic State

The Australian Special Forces may go one step further in aiding the Philippines in its fight against Islamic State (IS), as the two sides prepare to discuss training of troops, advising and other assistance, it was reported on Sept. 1. Read more

Australian Army soldiers Corporal James Cunningham (left) from 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, and Corporal Karl Fabreschi from 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, conduct rehearsals during the combat shooting skills training activity at Majura training area outside Canberra on 30 November 2016.
(Credit: Commonwealth of Australia)