US military considers building bases on Australia's Cocos Islands for Pacific Deterrence Initiative against China.

The US military is considering building military bases on Australia's Cocos Islands, a strategic location near the Strait of Malacca and a chokepoint for Chinese oil shipments. The Cocos Islands are part of the Pacific Deterrence Initiative, aiming to strengthen US force posture and infrastructure against China. The US Navy published a tender for Indo-Pacific base infrastructure projects, including the Cocos Islands, and Australia plans to expand its airfield to accommodate heavier military aircraft.

August 05, 2024
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