A major defense agreement between Australia and Japan is expected to boost technology cooperation between the two Asia-Pacific nations. Analysts suggest this deal helps Australia address naval shortfalls while reducing its reliance on the United States.

A landmark warship deal between Australia and Japan is expected to drive further defence technology cooperation between the two Asia-Pacific nations, comparable in scope to Canberra’s security arrangements with Washington. Analysts say the agreement with Tokyo will also help Canberra address navy shortfalls and reduce its overreliance on the US at a time of great volatility. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles and his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi announced on Saturday that the...