The Wall Street Journal reports that the U.S. is planning to forward-deploy up to four nuclear-powered submarines to Australian bases, including HMAS Stirling in Western Australia, as part of the AUKUS framework.

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The Wall Street Journal reports that the U.S. is planning to forward-deploy up to four nuclear-powered submarines to Australian bases, including HMAS Stirling in Western Australia, as part of the AUKUS framework.

This represents a substantial force posture change for the Indo-Pacific. Forward-basing submarines in Australia:

Enhances Deterrence: Provides a persistent, survivable, and rapid-strike capability much closer to potential conflict zones.

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