Australia granted overflight privileges for U.S. B-2 stealth bombers in Yemen, highlighting their strong alliance.

Australia supported U.S. air strikes on Yemen by granting access and overflight privileges for American aircraft. This collaboration, utilizing B-2 stealth bombers, underscores the countries' strong alliance. While the bombers did not operate from Australia, air-to-air refueling occurred. Additionally, Australian bases in Tindal and Darwin are being upgraded to better support U.S. operations, reflecting Australia's strategic importance amid rising tensions with China.

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