Barack Obama and Julia Gillard are expected to unveil their plans as they mark the 60th anniversary of the alliance Photo: Reuters
US To Station Troops In Northern Australia As Fears Of China's Pacific Presence Grow -- The Telegraph
The United States is set to permanently base troops in Australia amid concerns about the threat of China's growing military reach across the region.
President Barack Obama is expected to reveal plans to station about 500 to 1000 Marines at a barracks in Darwin and to expand the US navy's use of bases at the Northern Territory capital and in Perth in Western Australia.
He will make the announcement in Australia next week during a visit that includes Hawaii and Indonesia designed to assert America's commitment to the Asia Pacific region.
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My Comment: This is more political and PR .... a drop in the bucket when compared to China's intentions and probable deployments across the region. But I guess they have to start somewhere.