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U.S. to deploy up to four nuclear subs to Australia’s Western base from 2027, boosting Indo-Pacific deterrence amid China tensions.
The U.S. plans to deploy up to four nuclear-powered submarines to HMAS Stirling in Western Australia starting in 2027, enhancing its Indo-Pacific military posture amid tensions with China over Taiwan.
The base, upgraded with A$5.6 billion in Australian funding, will offer critical maintenance, logistics, and dry-dock capabilities, supporting rapid fleet recovery and joint operations with Australia and the UK under AUKUS.
Though the U.S. presence will be rotational, extended deployments are expected, with around 1,200 personnel involved.
The location’s distance from China improves survivability, making it a strategic hub for deterrence and potential maritime operations.
EE.UU. desplegará hasta cuatro submarinos nucleares en la base occidental de Australia a partir de 2027, aumentando la disuasión en el Indo-Pacífico en medio de las tensiones con China.