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US Navy establishes presence in Perth ahead of AUKUS - defenceconnect.com.au
Why it matters
US Navy forward positioning in Perth signals sustained commitment to AUKUS and Indo-Pacific presence, reinforcing the alliance pillar critical to Australian deterrence posture. This concrete presence-building activity demonstrates credibility of US strategic pivot and reduces near-term risk of alliance abandonment scenarios.
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