The US now has access to more than half Australia’s military bases – could it drag the country unwillingly into war?
Exclusive: US-controlled weapons corporations and forces have control or access to more than 100 facilities across the continent, which some analysts describe as a ‘colonisation’ of Australia’s military. Find a map of them here US military interests control or have access to more than 100 defence facilities on Australian soil, in what some analysts describe as a “saturation” – even a…
US-controlled forces now have access to more than half of Australia's military bases, sparking concerns about potential military entanglements, according to a new report. This extensive reach encompasses over 100 facilities scattered across the continent, with some analysts describing it as "colonisation" of Australia's military infrastructure.
Complied by the Nautilus Institute and published by Guardian Australia, the data reveals that the US military controls 17 facilities on mainland Australia, while holding access to an additional 75 military installations. Furthermore, US defence corporations have access to another 18 sites. This in-depth surveillance allows for intelligence gathering, access to satellite data for targeted operations, communications interception, training exercises, and pre-positioning of warfighting assets like Osprey aircraft.
In addition to these military activities, logistics hubs are strategically positioned to store weapons, munitions, and fuel, ready for deployment should a conflict arise in the Pacific region. The extent of US militarization in Australia has raised alarms among some observers, who see it as a significant shift in regional power dynamics.
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