Australian and British defense ministers, Richard Marles and Grant Shapps, have inked a new agreement on defense and security cooperation, according to the Australian Ministry of Defense. The document outlines joint efforts between the two nations to tackle climate change, invest in military intelligence, and enhance collaboration in maritime demining. The agreement was signed in Canberra today, March 21, following ministerial consultations between Australia and Britain. “From the UK’s leadership of support for Ukraine and efforts to address the Houthi threat, to increasing contributions in th…