US military rapidly building up Australia's northern bases amid South China Sea tensions

The United States military is rapidly constructing in northern Australia to support its forces' ability to project power into the South China Sea in any crisis with China, a Reuters review of tender documents and interviews with US and Australian defense officials shows.
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[@antongavutti4376]

.... when the wars begins, politicians give ammunition, the rich gave foods and the poor give their children. When the war end politicians shake hands, the rich raise foods price, and the poors look for the grave of their childrens.... ~ Serbian proverb

[@melons.88490]

Fitting coming from a race whose only contributions to the world are to turn the world to shit in 1915 and a uppity tennis hack .

[@exploringoptionsabroad]

There wont be a war here. Its a multicultural immigrant society with weekening cohesion and fading direction for a decade already. 20 years ago that was different. No one will land here and waste time and money on a costly supply chain to support and invasion. The brittish had to force and invent criminals for decades to make this continent liveable. Its like planet of the apes or madmax scenery 100 ks out of the cities. Any invader from the north would stuck in NT hostile nature, rain and heat. Australia will be commercially exploited, side lined, The GDP will decline and foreign conglomerates will buy it out, as it is already. Its a place, not country.

[@user-dd9tc4zz8j]

The real issue is the Indigenous tribes are reaping huge royalties from mining and land use. It’s about money, not tradition or cultural concerns.

[@evets1709]

At around 4.20 +/- this fella doesn't realise that China is increasing its stamp on the area. If there isn't a way to deter them, then there's the potential that they will keep going. Taking a worst case scenario, if work is not done now to be ready, then this fella's history of 60,000 or so years will end.

[@Fire.4Effect]

Nobody told him about the 99 year Port of Darwin lease to China

[@warren7565]

Let the Aboriginals defend their own land if we are invaded. Indigenous land is an important thing, but if China or Russia was to invade Australia the Aboriginals would have no land or land rights. There would be no protected sacred sites and most of us would be slaves. That elder needs to get prospective on the world.

[@01eddielawson]

Came to comments to say the same.

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

the elders need independence from aussie to run the country the way they want. thats what they say anyways which isnt fair they didnt build to begin with. why is there pngdf personel at 0:17 which is another thing why did oz give them autonomy and not abos? or tsi?

[@warren7565]

@@thvtsydneylyf3th077 so look at west png and what Indonesia is doing there and tell me that TI would not have the same happen to them? Also if TI was independent what do you think their economy would be like? What value would their dollar have?

[@Yskaela_senpai]

THE ANCIENT ROMES used to say "SYBISFACEM PARABELLUM" IF YOU WANT PEACE PREPARE FOR WAR.

[@Cue_D_ball]

It didn’t work out for them?

[@ryanmalady376]

​@Cue_D_ball the roman empire is considered one of the most successful empires in history, so I'd say it did

[@defaultname354]

Yeh mad so why is Italy prime minister in China now lol

[@vermicelledecheval5219]

I would think this is "SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM". td "If you want peace then prepare for war" but I could be wrong of course...

[@eddieaie7]

Do you really actually believe to that BS??..it should be IF YOU WANT TO REMAIN TO BECOME THE WORLD DOMINATIONS BE PREPARED FOR WAR..

[@melodygarcia9707]

Australia have the right to built its own bases in their own backyard. No country has no right to complain.

[@bobbyfuller3118]

especially the Aboriginals, who have no forking idea of world situations

[@user-ll4ii5mx9k]

Let’s state the actual truth here. Yes the Americans are contributing $300+ towards the airport upgrades and to increase fuel storages, but it is Australia that is spending billions to upgrade airport infrastructure, facilities and accommodation in order to host allied forces.

[@KipKil1igan]

They spent billions on subs and f35s to back the US and japan in the pacific. There is no chance of Australia being invaded so all the infrastructure is only to benefit the americans logistically in the pacific if/when they go to war with china

[@climax9855]

Where did you even get this source from? Even then, what news outlet claimed this report as true?

[@paulsandford3345]

And your point is?

[@gvibration1]

As they should. It's an Australian base.

[@petersinclair3997]

@@gvibration1 Yes, the header into the video is misleading. No doubt the US spending money, but Australia is far from passive in spending or holding sovereignty.

[@chrisdocosin7745]

Yes you need this australian military in Darwin. Don't let CHINA built any military in australian soil.

[@narayandasmasbad7224]

US and it's allies should build multiple air and sea bases in Asia Pacific Region to counter China and Russias aggression.

[@johnwayne8475]

Who will stop US and Australian aggression?

[@graemestephens1894]

What another Vietnam. China is not threatening no one

[@paulfri1569]

​@@johnwayne8475Good luck 😂😂😂

[@chopperking007]

Meanwhile china own darwin port ffs

[@jakeboybongocongo]

And the pandas also own the port of Newcastle , again FFS

[@web2yt488]

The guy complaining about land usage contributes nothing, just complaints. Just another tax harvesting nimbi

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

but he adds value to aussie culture. like smoking ceremonies and emu dances. without that what do you have? just damper.

[@paulfri1569]

It's why people voted No..

[@TheReviewLab000]

That Aboriginal is so disrespectful. See how their land rights would go if US didn’t surrender to Japan and they took Australia over in WW2

[@Astra2]

Should stick to smoking weed.

[@faronanderson2536]

Japanese or Europeans? What's the difference? The Aborigines got f*cked on regardless. They still don't have a voice in this country. So, who is really being disrespectful here? It certainly ain't the Native Australians of this country, that's for sure. Do think about it and I encourage you all to get educated about your First Nations peoples of this land you all call home because you will be shocked about the history of it, and hopefully it will change your one way perception of the true custodians of this land.

[@petersinclair3997]

Any takeover of Australia by Imperial Japan would have been later than WW2 objectives. The Japanese Co-prosperity region didn’t include Australia. Australia declared war on Japan over Pearl Harbor.

[@TheReviewLab000]

@@petersinclair3997 if the US sued for peace after Pearl Harbor. Aus would’ve been in big trouble and they wouldn’t have cared about aboriginals whinging on land rights

[@Poiuytrewq11286]

Stop lying USA never surrendered to Japs

[@The.Conquer]

💪🇺🇸🇦🇺

[@AnarchyEnsues]

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

[@fantomghost6213]

Great to have our friends, the good 'ol boys, from the US at our side! God bless you all!

[@chippyjohn1]

They arent our friends

[@The.Drunk-Koala]

They can stay in the desert where they belong.

[@magg93]

They are your friends until you refuse to cooperate..

[@bella0167]

Good Luck.😂

[@dexterplameras3249]

Tyndall airbase is an Australian base not a US one. Obviously it's catering for friendly forces.

[@Melbournelost66]

Derrrr!

[@dexterplameras3249]

@@Melbournelost66 Duh. The way they worded it, it sounds like its US owned and operated.

[@moritzwalter1089]

Yeah but its build up, by americans learn to read

[@petersinclair3997]

@@moritzwalter1089 If aircraft like B2s are parked, those aircraft will need hardened shelters. Presumably, the US would pay. Australia is building a slipway for nuclear submarines in the US. The two countries cooperate.

[@slutmagic383]

"US military rapidly building up AUSTRALIAS NORTHERN BASES".. its in the title .. come on dexter..

[@miamor5929]

The US got approved to build based in ph. I’m hoping Australia and other allies will join and build bases facing China

[@SamHolmes-mw3qx]

What has China done?

[@Polymorphism1111]

@@SamHolmes-mw3qx it is attempting to salami slice (annex) waters and continues to threaten the sovereignty of other states.

[@lucifer007007]

@@SamHolmes-mw3qx exactly

[@lucifer007007]

@@SamHolmes-mw3qx Obama wanted to contain China. He said that the world’s resources cannot be sustained if China had the standard of living of the US and Australia

[@emorelix]

No point. IF there ever was a war with America Vs China in any way, China would just fold instantly. USA has the most supercarriers, and troop deployment assets.

[@user-mc2oc6jw9q]

Tindal air base is strategically located, it has access to south china sea but is outside of the range of adversarial rocket reach

[@gvibration1]

? I think Chinese missiles can reach there now.

[@user-mc2oc6jw9q]

@@gvibration1 Australia will be lucky enough to get access to iron dome. c c p are not afforded this technology, it is only for allies. most missiles can easily reach 3 gorges dam, that is c c p's achilies heel

[@petersinclair3997]

@@user-mc2oc6jw9q Unless there was an extreme escalation, dams would be a no go.

[@user-mc2oc6jw9q]

@@petersinclair3997 indeed, we wouldn't just do it for fun. Even musk said after ww2 USA could have flattened china or pick any other country, but USA didn't. noone but USA had nukes after ww2 unless russian espionage stole the technology from USA. It will either be a hot war with gen z subscripted or a cold war after Xi and Putin die and there is a massive dictator vacuum. I am looking forward to the latter

[@PatrickWilson-v3d]

I’ve noticed F35s and F16s Flying in high formation over Manjimup Bridgetown WA 1am heading South then North almost second daily. Can we start to organise home guard Militia’s it’s extremely important. I’d be honoured as I’m 50 but have very good fire arm and explosives training. Please The Australian Government. Hand out the funds to create very good quality trained REAR HOME GUARD UNITS.. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺❤️❤️❤️✌️✌️✌️

[@PatrickWilson-v3d]

Lightly armed and highly mobile. We can’t just except the youth to fight if necessary. We older guys from the bush know our stuff. With guidance from the defence force we can be extremely valuable to all kinds of food distribution to medical distribution to security. We all matter and all count for the defence of this AMAZING COUNTRY AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺❤️🙏

[@PatrickWilson-v3d]

We need eyes and ears on the ground particularly in southern WA. GIVE US THE TOOLS AND TRAINING WE WILL NEVER LET DOWN OUR NATION.

[@Nathan-ry3yu]

Boomers are probably the strongest for defence. They would be more patient and strategically smarter..as where gen Z would be too busy trying to be a Rambo and become a higher KIA.

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

come train in kokoda with me over the next 4 months

[@rosswalker9789]

Phil, I totally agree!!! I will be there with you mate

[@fitzyholden1036]

Obviously the Gimme Gimme tribe does not understand which side their bread is buttered on.

[@LCNRC]

If your referring to my mob we don’t take take take mate, I’ve worked all my bloody life yes my family also has native titles we fought for over 50 years with the federal courts. You don’t just get shit handed to you or back to you ever

[@DougieBarclay]

​@LCNRC good on you mate.

[@monimate1673]

@@LCNRCnot sure that’s what fitzy was saying.. more like better to be fighting for your land rights through the Australian government rather then the ccp

[@Mohonnova]

​@@monimate1673 yeah exactly. My question to Aboriginals is once you 'get your land back' through a successful native title claim, should the Australian government have to defend that land if a foreign power attacks it and the Aboriginals on it?

[@Nomad_Dad]

@@LCNRC yeah nah, maybe for yaself and hats off to ya for workin all ya bloody life but theres plenty that do take take take and just get shit just handed to them, i know those that do and witness it everyday....just sayin

[@bigboy0625]

Tindall is growing so fast but we all need America to help us.

[@jacobgordon7998]

Definitely needs to be a team effort.

[@wizard2755]

Don’t forget though, all Chinese military equipment is ‘made in China’ so don’t be too scared

[@chippyjohn1]

You realise the US are the invaders

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

Always. most of out money goes to china.

[@chippyjohn1]

@@thvtsydneylyf3th077 Most of our money goes to the USA, not China. Do some research.

[@bazkass1]

That only makes sense. Sherga air base in Weipa is the same so I can't see why this one wouldn't be the same. They are both Australian bases by the way.

[@terryj-dx6op]

RAAF Base Scherger

[@mifo2000]

So many people think there are American ownly bases here in Au. We are one of their closest allies, making and stockpiling weapons, upgrading our air bases and preparing to defend against china

[@badlt5897]

Since WWII, Australia has fought in every major conflict alongside the US. The UK cannot say that.

[@RoyVickers-s8d]

And we lost every time? Vietnam, Afghanistan? When will Australian ever learn to stand on its own 2 feet. China is no threat to us. The buy resources from us and 75 per of out world trade? China knows that it is cheaper to buy resources that to take them by force! America are the biggest owners of Australian land and also control our resources with very little profits staying in Australia.

[@chippyjohn1]

​@RoyVickers-s8d So many people don't realise this. About 80% of mines alone are US owned here, not to mention banks and so much more.

[@paradiselost9946]

so why can we import everything so cheaply from china, yet when attempting to purchase anything from the US we are hit with massive fees in comparison? going to be hilarious, at war with a main supplier and manufacturer. oh, imagine the anguished howls when every shop is empty as theres not one item sold here anymore that isnt labelled "made in china"... where does our fuel get shipped from, as we dont have any refineries anymore? oh... yeah. armies going all green and electric... lol.

[@FranzCev]

@@RoyVickers-s8dnot an enemy? You are really gonna supporrt a communist country?

[@captainbones5276]

I have noticed a lot of Military transports moving north from Brisbane, along the sunshine coasts motorways.

[@gerrybreugem2496]

It's called a military exercise, atm, there are multinational countries all over Australia on the combined EX. Have no fear, there is no war on in real terms.

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

@@gerrybreugem2496 lol how did you detect fear?

[@trevor6513]

That elder was seriously like listening to your average bloke at the pub after 6 schooners. Pleasant enough but not really a coherent line of thought. Also completely ignoring reality.

[@bling2332]

5:00 ... budget cuts hitting hard, cant fix the raaf base signage or brick wall

[@yeetusmcjesus1596]

The letters were up when I was there in 2021. I genuinely miss Australia. Amazing people, culture, food and incredible soldiers. Extremely top tier training.

[@shaun469]

Great....

[@pleasantheart2047]

Build your bases here in the Phil in northern part facing China😀

[@user-zx2ip8lp9y]

BLAME THE STUPIDS 13 SENATORS WHO VOTED OUT U.S. BASES WITHOUT PRIORITIZING THE NAVAL DEFENSE BUDGET...BUT PDAF FIRST TO FEED THEIR POCKET...😡

[@rl8571]

Buffer lang ang Pilipinas. Bakod lang kayo sa mga ambisosyong manlulupig ng asia. Di ba nga nuong World War 2 inabot ng 5 months bago nasakop ng hapon ang pilipinas samantalang, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, at Singapore, wala pang dalawang linggo, tumba na. Yun ang papel ng pinoy sa mundo.

[@IslandStoo]

Nah we’re OK, you people can learn to defend yourselves right? Pinoy power?🤣

[@robertlegrand1212]

​@cjjk9142 That was the old president. The current administration have been welcoming the US and allowing troops to build in the northern part of the island.

[@Kai-vo5zq]

I'm Filipino and uhh they better not...

[@user-gj2fz4nt1n]

That's a native Australianman

[@CHANANNAIRMOSHINGLEFAIRE]

🤣

[@Jaekyungss]

🇭🇲🇯🇵🇰🇷🇺🇲🇵🇭🇹🇼🇳🇿🇮🇱

[@AnarchyEnsues]

You forgot 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🇮🇱

[@Jaekyungss]

@AnarchyEnsues oh yeah my bad i wll edit it for you😉

[@Jaekyungss]

@AnarchyEnsues Done. Didn't add the other flags since they aren't countries. Maybe if you're educated enough you would know that

[@FlibDokky]

Israel lmao, wut

[@thedownunderverse]

@@FlibDokkythey are a strong ally of those countries, use your noggin

[@apessimist7295]

Doesn't putting national defence on the internet, kind of defeat the entire point of preparing? This sort of information is only beneficial if it supersedes the fact that everyone knows what they are doing. I hope we are keeping our actual defence plans hidden from the world

[@Higherbusa]

The scale of development and deployment of greater forces into the area can't be hidden from Chinese satellite's anyway. The marine in the video called it projecting strength. I call it rising tensions.

[@rosswalker9789]

Yeah me too

[@karanrolands5861]

Joint base Tindall.

[@hickory01au]

What has lee point got to do with tindle

[@elmira6672]

Handsome US soldier❤❤❤ talking..

[@user-es1by3gs6o]

God bless more🙏☝

[@user-di9he3nl5y]

The free world needs such a base in northern Australia it is imperative

[@boonnathan9827]

Sick of watching the Chinese drug cheats in the Olympics!

[@Battleneter]

Didn't realise anyone still watches the Olympics, so your the one !

[@45641560456405640563]

​@@BattleneterMassive global event. But hey, childish comments FTW eh?

[@lesliegrayson1722]

Im sick of the China state funded guy living in Victoria buying up everything he can and shipping it home for free.. AND threatening Australian/Hong Kong citizens who are wise to his scam.

[@thedownunderverse]

@@lesliegrayson1722whats he buying?

[@jimmyconway8025]

Easy fix just don't watch It's all BS

[@edselrodriguez1073]

Only time will tell..

[@userxdlogitech2564]

time alone!😢

[@user-mc2oc6jw9q]

it remains to be seen if any adversary can out match and out manoeuvre the AU -US alliance!

[@TravelThailand8]

​@@user-mc2oc6jw9qthe little country of Vietnam did it easy enough

[@bwilsondomain]

Obviously it’s better that a country builds bases in their country and not in the middle of a sea off another countries coast in an atoll or similar.

[@dexterthebeagledog1972]

Go go go

[@Fire.4Effect]

What about the the Chinese being leased The Port of Darwin for 99 years?

[@jaideacon9051]

Let’s make it very clear that the US is not doing this in hopes of stability 🤣

[@ElmiTerencio]

thats outerspace projects,like Virgimia,space shuttles

[@tunsafun9345]

If you never go to the US then the US comes to you❤ They did this when Darwin got bombed in WW2 as I recall but I don't know if it was in this location or not.

[@jasonwalters6329]

Yeah I walk past 3 massive bases on my way to the milk bar……

[@richardroe3649]

More roads or pathways required for access and retreating purposes.?

[@benjaminbio5834]

Masusuka ako kapag na mention ang (south China sea). WEST PHILIPPINES. Is legitimate.

[@thetechman143]

Yeah and putting Australia at risk if someone targets U.S.A.

[@gracegladden3279]

That means America can also takeover Australia. Allegiances shift over time.

[@bryceoconnor9640]

sorry man but your boomerangs wont save us from foreign threats

[@user-rf2qe4gi4k]

love how they chuck the 20yr old good looking blonde in the vid as well, "Come join the military, we've got hotties"

[@CHANANNAIRMOSHINGLEFAIRE]

My place is getting set up for the "BRISBANE LINE" 40 acres of traps. Thank you, Vietnam, ✌👌

[@user-eh2dh3pc2s]

😂Republic of China 🇹🇼😱😱😱

[@stevieTee_21]

ITS NOT YOUR LAND! Land has been fought for and conquered for centuries… we are all just borrowing it for this time… some aboriginal guy telling me it’s his land. It means nothing to me. It will be Chinese land if we aren’t careful …

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

imagine his family speaking cantonese in a few gens

[@bluedog9601]

Good, have everything outside the cities, like moving everything to the center. Better protection for the ADF and civilians. Just have one target for emery forces not several. Move the Army aviation 5th Regiment aswell.

[@jordankaniona1356]

One thing that aboriginal man doesn't understand is by building this helps them too .. if China attacks Australia we have the infrastructure to combat them here , if not the Chinese take over the country , what would he rather ..

[@hua_tetsu_cat]

ang layo ng Northern territory ng australia sa sout china sea

[@RustyWoodpecker]

I wonder if Space X has taken, landing rockets here into consideration?

[@oliverliekmeier2875]

Hi guys got a crew of Concretor’s Will travel Very interested Kind regards Olly Ol concreting

[@lesliegrayson1722]

Yeah Im not interested in land grabbing greedy people who cant deal with the world how it is and its current political climate. I like the WA indigenous people who produce Dr's and Smart people who build businesses and have a plan for their land Im all for the Marines and their attitude of protecting our land.

[@mezame1626]

5:49 we are the biggest so we own you so be quite ok 😅

[@michellecole4763]

Yeah we are suckers

[@jarrettbobbett5230]

They sound so British.

[@JasonBlack66]

oof that looks like a crappy environment for such an expensive jet. A lot of foreign debris will be on those runways and taxiways. maybe sprinkler system to keep dust and debris to a minimum?

[@karanrolands5861]

All ready done ,on the island of Luzon 4 or 5 joint bases there ,and a reopening joint navel base .for subs and such

[@eternalrest2859]

Good. But why advertise this. There is such a thing as not telling your enemies where your strategic locations ect are. The west is so stupid in this reguard. Sure let the locals know but dont make a dam news story about it.

[@OziBlokeTimG]

God bless the USA, God save Australia.

[@jl285]

It’s called capitalism and communism that will rule us for life

[@muratoz2931]

Your land claims won't protect Australia or Australians unfortunately. Best we all start learning Chinese.

China can't invade Australia. It's too far away, and they'll struggle to take Taiwan. 😂

[@KipKil1igan]

Must be an easy life having such a little brain huh? China cant invade Australia, its literally impossible

[@christiangerardocenar3849]

I would rather die fighting for my country and family than to be enslaved by communists. Goodluck learning Chinese chicken.

[@AnimaChronix3]

Based on which Chinese past military success ?

[@loremasteringwion9930]

Not now, but perhaps 10-20 years from now. Stay vigilant Australia.

[@GothicLifeTime]

🤦‍♂️

[@benjaminbio5834]

Indonesia building a new capital coz Jakarta is sinking due to earthquakes and tsunami. The new one is on top of the mountains south eastern Borneo. Good for you cousins.

[@Nathan-ry3yu]

It's sinking because the Indonesian tectonic plate is sinking below the southeast asian plate thats been pushed by the Australasian plate. The same thing happened to the continent, Zealander, under the Australasian plate that is wedge between the pacific plate. Leave only the high mountain ranges that is now New Zealand. The Australasian plate is moving northwest 1.5cm per year and will eventually smashing into China in several thousand years from now. Probably making another large mountain range. Indonesia will eventually sink completely under the Southeast asian plate. And Antarctica will drift towards where Australia sits now. Eventually Indonesian will have to find a new home. As where their land will eventually disappear. India and Africa will also split into several islands creating new ocean sea. That's if man ever gets to see it. We could all be extinct by then. Anything could happen. If all the ice at our polls melt it will not only rise the sea leaval by 190 feet. But it could unleash massive amounts of methane gas that would have formed under the ice and land that could wipe out all mankind

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

@@Nathan-ry3yu owen stanley is rising in altitude, which is creepy

[@paulfri1569]

Indonesia needs to join up with Australia

[@dennisallan8358]

China should already have the coordinates of PINE GAP, and i hope Russia has them to ???. Thats where they should put a missile but it would have to be a big one as PINE gap is all underground.

[@namazlur78]

Super busy body police of the world 😂

[@thedownunderverse]

Yes thankfully 🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

we dont need anymore chinese in the pacific, honestly.

[@jenniferdamasco4521]

goo

[@IslandStoo]

Goo? Go where? Philippines is so useless, just poor street children

[@TravelThailand8]

america to take over australia

[@arthurwatts1680]

The best thing about living in Darwin is that it's not Katherine. That said, they can hold the next Pitch Black or Talisman Sabre in Townsville or Newcastle - I'm over it. Safety is an illusion, but I guess that's the price we pay for living in a garrison town.

[@AlanRaz84]

Using tax payer money

[@aerotuc]

its a very low percentage of our gnp .whereas dull payments and disability pensions comprise a huge percentage ofd gnp .ENCOURAGING DULL BLIUDGERS.we need some Aussies with a back bone to join the forces.otherwise when war breaks ,the woke lgbtqi in the forces joined to virtue signal .will all yes all go away

[@thomasstuart6861]

Imagine those rocks under the runway and it gets bombed.......see those flying at you at just under 700mph.

[@dexterplameras3249]

The military builds bases where they can confidently defend in a layered strategy. Submarines keep enemy naval fleets away along with keeping away enemy aircraft carriers. And they do the same with aircraft too, tankers and AWACS towards the rear and fighter's, bombers towards the front. If the militaries layers security is compromised and they lose runways, they will do what Ukraine is doing; airport and road hop as soon as a missile launch is detected. In Ukraine, they literally have minutes from Iskander launch detection to take off to another airfield, and they have been doing it.

[@alexv2053]

You do realize China hasn't bombed a single country while The USA has bombed almost 30 countries?

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

That Aboriginal dude has an interesting view of history if he thinks they successfully defended their lands....

[@AnarchyEnsues]

Billions wasted on a b52 base... Should of just built 10 new missioe factories, as thats what works

[@GM-fh5jp]

Oh good the, Internet General Staff is here to tell the AUS armed forces and US Military how to plan and deploy...

[@user-mf1ir5qs7w]

syempre galit naman ang mga pinoy na may lahing intsik nyan..lalo na ang mga taga davao😂😂😂

[@stufromoz8164]

Australia needs to become a soveriegn nation so we can actually have soveriegn relationships with OTHER countries.......

[@45641560456405640563]

Moron dribbles what?

[@Nathan-ry3yu]

Get rid of the crown. But our defence also needs to tripple in size. A safe country is one that can defend. Not suck upto or tiptoes arround other countries

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

we need aboriginal control at the top levels

[@warrenyoung684]

A bit late now..this should have been continuing from the eighties not decreasing..thanks too HAWKE and KEATING..🤔

[@CMH_seeMH]

This seems like a bunch of content copied straight from different sources and sticky taped together. Doesn't seem to be any real value added, no analysis, no reflection, no fresh perspective or update. I saw how many subs the channel has and tbh expected more.

[@aussiemozzie107]

Exactly what I thought

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

yeah its pretty dry just a nob wave to signal some sort of friendship

[@paradiselost9946]

who is installing the pipeline for fuel? cus yeah, australia? refineries? we dont have any. the same way we once took pride in building them and being independent, is the same way we proudly tore them down being "globally united"... we dont make fuel here, we rely on it being made overseas then shipped by a tanker where its then carted around by big trucks on residential streets and a road network where one small incident on any arterial road, of which there are few, can create dramas across a complete city... we import everything from china, nothing is manufactured here, produced here, except the basic mineral wealth. and as we give all that to china for free, theres no real issue at all. and every second or third face you see these days is invariably chinese... so how will we know who the invaders are? they going to wear convenient little badges so we know at a glance, huh? who knows? if the CCP takes over they might actually start building roads and bridges and improving general infrastructure.

[@rosswalker9789]

Mate, they already are

[@CHANANNAIRMOSHINGLEFAIRE]

Too Little too Late.

[@45641560456405640563]

If they'd done this 20 years ago you'd have whimpered the exact same thing.

[@TheRealKeefy]

Mutually Assured Destruction

[@bobbyfuller3118]

That Australian Aboriginal, the Aboriginals, who have no forking idea of world situations