Tender documents show plans for store beyond the range of Chinese missiles, report says. Follow today’s news live
-
Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast
The US military is planning a permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps in Victoria beyond the range of most Chinese missiles, tender documents show according to Agence France-Presse.
The development of the stockpile, a first for the Marine Corps in Australia, comes as the United States is keen to leverage the continent’s strategic location in the South Pacific to counter China’s rapid military build-up, analysts said.
For more details: Navamalayalam.com