The United States military is planning to establish a permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for the US Marine Corps on Australia’s southeast coast, according to tender documents and officials cited by AFP. The facility, designed to store military equipment and supplies, will mark the first land-based Marine Corps stockpile in Australia and is part of broader […]
China tensions
Taiwan unveils $40bn defence boost amid rising China tensions
Taiwan has announced a massive $40 billion supplementary defence budget, signalling its firm resolve to protect its sovereignty as tensions with China continue to escalate. President Lai Ching-te revealed the T$1.25 trillion package on Wednesday, describing it as a critical step to safeguard the island’s future. He stressed that history shows compromise in the face […]