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25-8-7 Australia's Role in a Third World War? (1/2) - Mel Pikos > .

25-10-8 Australia's Role in WW3 - Part 2 | Economic Impacts (2/2) - Mel Pikos > .

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Australia

AUKUS ..

Australia - Security, Defence, Economy ..

US, West 

AUKUS ..

Australia - Security, Defence, Economy ..

Bases - US, West ..

Europe vs XIR ..

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MIC - Military-Industrial Complex ..
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Western Militaries & Warfare ..
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Xina 

Bases - China ..

Hybrid & Proxy WW3 ..

igitur quī dēsīderat pācem praeparet bellum
therefore, he who desires peace, let him prepare for war

sī vīs pācem, parā bellum
if you want peace, prepare for war

AUKUS

24-11-14 What MIGHT Australia's $368 Billion Nuclear Submarines Be? - Mel Pikos > .

ANZAC Defence + AUKUS + RAN + RAAF - Tam O >> .

AUKUS, RAN - Γαῖα >> .

China >> .   West >> .

The formal U.S. Department of Defense review of the AUKUS pact is still ongoing, despite some news reports claiming the deal is secure. The review, initiated in June, focuses on concerns that fulfilling AUKUS commitments, particularly the sale of U.S. Virginia-class submarines to Australia, could strain U.S. production lines and diminish the U.S. own submarine fleet. The results are not yet public, and any potential outcomes could involve adjustments to timelines or cost-sharing rather than a complete cancellation of the pact.

Review and potential impact

Ongoing review: A U.S. Department of War official has stated the AUKUS initiative remains under review, and no updates are available at this time, despite earlier reports suggesting a conclusion before Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to the White House.

Focus of the review: The review, initiated by a former administration official, focuses on the ability of U.S. production lines to deliver submarines to Australia by 2032 and the potential impact on the U.S. fleet size.

Australia's confidence: Australia has expressed confidence in the deal and has been involved in the review process, making new defense spending commitments as the review continues.

Potential outcomes: While a full cancellation is considered unlikely, a possible outcome could be a change in delivery timelines or a renegotiation of cost-sharing arrangements.

Impact on Australia: The ongoing uncertainty forces Australia to seriously consider alternative options for submarines, as its current fleet will become outdated, potentially leading to a gap in submarine capability.

Australia - Security, Defence, Economy

23-12-23 Could China Invade Australia? - Context Matters > .

Antipodes, Pacific - Γαῖα >> .

ANZAC Defence + AUKUS + RAN + RAAF - Tam O >> .

AUKUS, RAN - Γαῖα >> .

Australia's Security - Γαῖα >> .

Australian Military Spending - Talking Tactics with Mel Pikos >> .

Geopolitics - Australia - Γαῖα >> .

Imperialist Threat - Γαῖα >> .
Indo-Pacific Security & Threats - Γαῖα >> .

Xina
Imperialist Threat - Γαῖα >> .

Indo-Pacific Security & Threats - Γαῖα >> .

China >> .   West >> .

Bases - US, West

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US Restoring Old WW2 Bases In Pacific to Counter China - T&P > .
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Satellite Imagery & Analytical Surveillance - Leo Orbis >> .
USA & West - BASES - Communication - Logistics - Tam O >> .

China >> .   West >> .

As tensions escalate in the Indo-Pacific between the United States and China, particularly over Taiwan, the U.S. military is reviving WW2-era bases in the Western Pacific to counter China's growing military capabilities. These 80- to 85-year-old bases, from Tinian to Peleliu, are being modernized to support the U.S. Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment (ACE) strategy, a cornerstone of its Pacific defense plan.

In addition to revitalizing Pacific bases, the US has expanded its presence in the Philippines under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement or EDCA, increasing the total from 5 to 9. These sites are Naval Base Camilo Oius, Lo airport, Camp Melor, Dela Cruz, and Balabak Island.

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