↗ Reduced strategic warning time for conflict has put a premium on hastening Australia and Japan’s collective defence ability

↗ Three areas to speed up cooperation include ratifying and implementing the RAA, improving bilateral military communications, and enhancing interoperability

↗ Australia and Japan’s leaders and defence establishments need to increase their risk tolerances and flexibility and be willing to operate in areas of discomfort

↗ Removing impediments to faster cooperation will allow Australia and Japan to increase their military preparedness and deterrence ability