James Peddell, a former defence technology attaché in Washington with experience in submarine technology, said that a base in Australia could allow UK submarines with conventional weapons to have a permanent presence in the region, and also enable cost-sharing between the allies.
Sep22
Britain’s nuclear submarines to use Australia as base for Indo-Pacific presence
Sep20
Marines may scale up Australia rotation under new defense pact, security expert says
The U.S. Embassy in Canberra and the Australian Defence Department did not respond Friday to questions about the possible effect of the trilateral defense pact on the Marine rotations.
Sep20
Australia says more US troops to come, plans missile project
“I do have an aspiration to make sure that we can increase the numbers of troops through the rotations,” Dutton said.
Sep20
Darwin Port lease could impact Australia's new alliance with US and UK, analysts warn
John Coyne from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute said the 99-year lease of the Darwin Port to Landbridge could prove an impediment to the allies' military expansion plans.
Sep20
Canberra says more USA troops to come, eyes cooperation on missiles
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, also without giving numbers, confirmed that the United States “will expand our access and presence in Australia.”