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Members of the Australian Defense Forces watch as Philippine Marines fire at their targets

Members of the Australian Defense Forces watch as Philippine Marines fire at their targets Source: AAP

Australian troops have completed a wave of combat drills with marines in the Philippines-- as part of a new counter terrorism mentorship program.

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Australian troops have completed a wave of combat drills with marines in the Philippines-- as part of a new counter terrorism mentorship program.

Its aim is to train Filipino soldiers to fight in urban environments, following a disastrous siege by militants in the country's south.

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