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AUKUS to Rotate U.S. Nuclear Submarines Through Australia

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 2:02 AM UTC · How we work

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Pete Hegseth and Richard Marles agreed to accelerate U.S. military presence in Australia.
The plan adds a remote desert intelligence base and annual rotations of thousands of U.S. troops.
Starting next year, AUKUS will rotate U.S. nuclear-powered submarines through Australia.
Richard Marles cited 2025 Chinese warships near Sydney as justification for deeper U.S. alliance.
The Lowy Institute’s 2026 report warned China could strike northern Australia with ballistic missiles.

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Pete Hegseth and Richard Marles agreed to accelerate U.S. military presence in Australia.
The plan adds a remote desert intelligence base and annual rotations of thousands of U.S. troops.
Starting next year, AUKUS will rotate U.S. nuclear-powered submarines through Australia.
Richard Marles cited 2025 Chinese warships near Sydney as justification for deeper U.S. alliance.
The Lowy Institute’s 2026 report warned China could strike northern Australia with ballistic missiles.