The Wall Street Journal reports that Australia is planning to build a new naval base on its east coast that could offer resupply and maintenance to American nuclear submarines, increasing the capabilities of both countries in countering China in the Indo-Pacific region. The article quotes USSC director of foreign policy and defence Ashley Townshend.
Defence7 March 2022
Australia plans submarine base that can host US vessels
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