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I don't know about permanent basing but I don't believe there are US bombers "based" at Andersen either and they seem to be there on a continuous 6 month rotation. Also, there is a munitions storage as well as a fuel storage limitation on Guam. As a continent, instead of an island, theoretically those limitations do not exist in Australia. One would think that a potential peer-to-peer engagement would require an abundant magazine as well as fuel tank. And there is that huge range. There will be any number of like-minded pacific rim countries that will want to train together - especially those flying the F-35. Down under will be a convenient place to meet.I agree we'll see many more training rotations through Australia.
I don't know about permanent basing but I don't believe there are US bombers "based" at Andersen either and they seem to be there on a continuous 6 month rotation. Also, there is a munitions storage as well as a fuel storage limitation on Guam. As a continent, instead of an island, theoretically those limitations do not exist in Australia. One would think that a potential peer-to-peer engagement would require an abundant magazine as well as fuel tank. And there is that huge range. There will be any number of like-minded pacific rim countries that will want to train together - especially those flying the F-35. Down under will be a convenient place to meet.
I agree we'll see many more training rotations through Australia.
