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US plans more frequent bomber deployments to Australia amid China’s ‘escalatory behaviour’

US plans more frequent bomber deployments to Australia amid China’s ‘escalatory behaviour’



Australia-US talks also turn to Middle East conflict as representatives ramp up calls for Gaza ceasefireThe US says it plans “more frequent” deployments of bomber aircraft to Australia amid concerns over China’s “dangerous and escalatory behaviour” in the region.The announcement after annual talks on Wednesday builds on a long-term trend of increased rotations of American forces to Australia, along with moves to upgrade Australian military bases and pre-position US army equipment in Australia. Continue reading…



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Author : Daniel Hurst Foreign affairs and defence correspondent

Publish date : 2024-08-06 23:53:17

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