BRISBANE, Australia -- The U.S. and Australia agreed to upgrade two additional air bases in northern Australia, and to step up cooperation on weapons production and maintenance, as China's growing strategic ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region solidify defense ties between Washington and Canberra.
Indo-Pacific
U.S. to upgrade 2 more Australian air bases amid China tensions
Allies to step up local weapons production as U.S. stockpile dwindles
A U.S. Marine guides an MV-22B Osprey into position at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin in northern Australia in April 2017. The base is currently being used by the U.S. military. © Reuters
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