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US forces access over 100 Australian bases, report indicates
American military and defense interests access or control more than 100 Australian bases, according to The Guardian.
The short version
- American forces and defense contractors access or control over 100 bases in Australia, according to data from The Guardian.[The Guardian]
- Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles maintained that the US remains Australia's primary strategic partner.[The Guardian]
- Kevin Rudd estimated a one-in-three chance of conflict between the US and China over Taiwan in 2028.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- The US military and associated defense industrial firms have access to or control over 100 military bases throughout Australia, based on Guardian data.[The Guardian]
- Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles stated the US remains Australia's closest ally and primary strategic partner as Anzus reaches 75 years.[The Guardian]
- Kevin Rudd estimated the probability of a military conflict between the US and China regarding Taiwan at one in three in 2028.[The Guardian]
- Analyst David Vine stated that hosting US facilities makes host territories automatic targets in military conflicts.[The Guardian]
Sources
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