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Australian SIGINTers Surge to Protect US Troops in Philippines

SUMMARY

During a joint U.S.-Philippine exercise on Jolo, a poor and predominantly Muslim southern island, NSA’s Australian partner agency — which covers one of two Muslim terrorist organizations on the island — likely prevented a suicide attack against U.S. troops.

DOCUMENT’S DATE

May 11, 2006

PUBLICLY AVAILABLE

Aug 15, 2018

TAGS

Philippines