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Australia's northern bases may be a 'juicy target' but the US is showing interest - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Why it matters
The article flags Australia's northern bases as strategically important to US Indo-Pacific posture and acknowledges their vulnerability to adversary targeting. US interest in hardening or expanding these facilities directly affects Australia's maritime defence posture and alliance depth.
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