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Britain keeps forces in Southeast Asia amid shift from local lead
Britain will retain part of its forces in Southeast Asia to share defense duties with Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore, marking a reduced but ongoing presence east of Suez. The change ends plans to withdraw all units next year while Britain steps back from a leading role in the strategic region.
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