Posted on 06/23/2019 4:03:35 PM PDT by naturalman1975
Secret planning has begun for a new port facility just outside Darwin which could eventually help US Marines operate more readily in the Indo-Pacific.
Precise details remain tightly guarded but senior defence and federal government figures concede the proposal may risk angering China even though it's a commercial port, not a new military base.
Multiple officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, have confirmed to the ABC the multi-use development would be in the Glyde Point area, roughly 40 kilometres north-east of Darwin's existing port.
In the past, the location has been earmarked by the Northern Territory Government as a possible future industrial port site given its relatively deep waters, but funding arrangements for the yet-to-be announced project remain unclear.
Darwin port, which was controversially leased to a Chinese company in 2015, has existing defence facilities such as a multi-user barge ramp, but the new proposed facility would have the additional advantages of being less busy and less visible.
If approved, the new port could eventually be able to accommodate large amphibious warships such as Australia's Landing Helicopter Docks, and American vessels such as the USS Wasp, which recently arrived in Sydney.
(Excerpt) Read more at abc.net.au ...
Mum’s the word. I just hope it doesn’t hit the Internet. Nobody there can keep a secret.
I was in Darwin in mid 2013 and they were talking about this then.
Not much of a secret then after all!!
It’s a secret? I didnt know some WH staffers also work for the ABC..
What? Stand up to the bully, Australia! Does China own you already? Might as well disband your military, that might offend China.
The press only embargoes important stuff like plot details of a new Harry Potter book or Avengers Endgame.
That's what we are doing as the article indicates.
This was announced 3 years ago:
Biiiiiig secret, eh..?
More and more it seems today’s PRC is Japan of the 1930’s.
“...may risk angering China .....”
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Roman military maxim: “oderint dum metuant” i.e. “ Let them hate, as long as they fear “
typical taxpayer-funded ABC spin.
meanwhile, behind paywall, but here’s a snippet:
(Australian Prime Minister) Scott Morrison Trump-eting his tax plan
Courier Mail-9 hours ago
Likening his economic plan to that of US President Donald Trump, Mr Morrison will say in Perth today that busting bureaucratic congestion is ...
24 Jun: The West Australian: Scott Morrison Trump-eting his tax plan
by Matthew Killoran, The Courier Mail
SCOTT Morrison will today promise a Trump-like plan of tax cuts and red-tape slashing to rev up the slowing economy.
In his first major speech since being re-elected Prime Minister, Mr Morrison also revealed a review of industrial relations laws and crackdown on unions.
Likening his economic plan to that of US President Donald Trump, Mr Morrison will say in Perth today that busting bureaucratic congestion is needed to “provoke the animal spirits” of the economy...
https://thewest.com.au/news/qld/scott-morrison-trump-eting-his-tax-plan-ng-ebc867b9b33a0b8998e6f4ba8a4aabf5
Since when are the Marines secret? We’re welcome down under.
US Marines coming to Darwin PING.
US Marines coming to Darwin PING.
The Indonesians will be watching...and getting the message.
The Indonesians will be watching...and getting the message.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Have the Indonesians been promoting the world wide caliphate?
I also suspect that the US Marines have planned for advanced readiness in the contest for keeping the Western Pacific open to international navigation, while Red China wants to close it to all but China’s hegemony allies like North Korea, Iran, and Russia.
Advanced readiness means warehousing assault boats, armored vehicles and battle helicopters as well as ordinance for ground and sea warfare.Great place for Ozzie civilians to get civilian work, BTW.
My guess is that eventually an airfield will be built there.
Some secret, open news since 17 Nov 2011.
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/worldtoday/us-build-up-must-be-done-right/3677528
“The United States’ plans to increase its military presence will eventually see an extra 2,500 US troops in the Northern Territory along with more US fighter aircraft. US forces will also be able to perform training exercises on their own.”
“much of the increased military presence will build up slowly, that strike fighters won’t come to Australia till 2018, if not longer.
But with troops starting to arrive shortly, Darwin’s Lord Mayor is keen to see the change implemented right. He says it could be a positive thing to have extra US marines in town, but it needs to be done carefully.”
Good thing satellites can’t reveal the secret building of ports...
The alleged secrecy is about the new port, not about the Marines.
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