The US Marines will include Australia in a global prepositioning programme for weapons, ammunition and vehicles for the first time.

The massive buildup of weapons is part of an Asia-wide regional defence strategy to counter the rise of China.

SYDNEY: The US military is planning a permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps on Australia’s southeast coast beyond the range of most Chinese missiles, tender…

The first land stockpile in the Asia-Pacific is expected to open this year in the Philippines, close to potential flashpoints in the South China Sea.

SYDNEY: The US military is planning a permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast beyond the range of most Chinese missiles, tender…

US Navy documents show advanced planning for a large stockpile, with US$30 million allocated to build warehouses and offices in Victoria.

The development of the stockpile, a first for the Marine Corps in Australia, comes as the United States is keen to leverage the continent's strategic location in the South Pacific…

SYDNEY, June 16 — The US military is planning a permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast beyond the range of most Chinese...

The U.S. military plans a war-ready stockpile in Australia to enhance operations and counter China's military expansion in the region.

Facility to support operations, exercises across Asia-Pacific

US Marine Corps plans for a crisis-ready stockpile in Australia are part of a "growing US footprint" in the country and important for national security, Defence Minister Richard…

SYDNEY: US Marine Corps plans for a crisis-ready stockpile in Australia are part of a “growing US footprint” in the country and important for national security, Defense Minister…

The US Marines will include Australia in a global prepositioning programme for weapons, ammunition and vehicles for the first time.