The United States is reportedly preparing to establish a permanent stockpile of battle-ready weapons in Australia as part of its expanding military posture in the Indo-Pacific region. According to tender documents cited by AFP, the U.S. Navy has allocated funding to develop warehouses and infrastructure at the Bandiana military base in Victoria, with the facility expected to become operational by 2028. The move is part of broader efforts to preposition military equipment across the region, including a planned site in the Philippines. While Washington says the initiative supports regional stability and rapid response capabilities, China has strongly criticised the expansion, calling it a return to Cold War-style confrontation.

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.

The United States is reportedly preparing to establish a permanent stockpile of battle-ready weapons in Australia as part of its expanding military posture in the Indo-Pacific…