US to build military weapons hub in southeast Australia beyond range of most Chinese missiles (opens original article in a new tab)

The US military is establishing a permanent weapons stockpile in southeast Australia beyond the range of most Chinese missiles, with $30 million allocated for facilities in Victoria state and plans to move it to Bandiana military base by 2027, aiming to enhance regional deterrence against China's military build-up.

• US military plans permanent weapons stockpile in southeast Australia beyond range of most Chinese missiles
• US Marine Corps to establish land stockpile in Victoria state with $30 million allocated for warehouses and offices
• Australian stockpile will be moved to Bandiana military base in 2027 and reach full capacity by 2028
• US Navy seeks global defense contractor to manage stockpile with 110 specialists
• Pentagon requests $500 million to improve prepositioning of equipment across Asia-Pacific