"US Navy Commissions USS Canberra, First Warship in Foreign Port"

The United States has commissioned the USS Canberra, an Independence-class littoral combat ship, in Sydney, Australia, marking the first time a US Navy vessel has joined active service at a foreign port. The commissioning reflects the growing military ties between the two countries as they aim to counter China's expanding influence in the Pacific. Australia has announced plans to develop military facilities in its northern region, with an increased US military presence expected. The commissioning ceremony also coincides with military exercises involving multiple countries, including Canada, Japan, and Germany, aimed at shaping the region around China.