U.S. Plans Permanent Weapons Stockpile in Australia, Documents Show The United States is establishing a permanent stockpile of battle-ready arms for its Marine Corps in Australia, according to tender documents reviewed by AFP and confirmed by U.S. officials. The U.S. Navy has allocated $30 million to construct warehouses and offices at the Bandiana military base in Victoria, Australia. The stockpile is expected to reach full capacity by 2028, with initial storage in Melbourne before relocation to Victoria, the documents state. [1] Australian law prohibits foreign military bases on its soil, so civilian contractors will manage the depot rather than U.S.…

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