U.S. Wants To Base B-1 And B-52 Bombers In Australia

IBTimes: US In Talks To Deploy B-1 Bombers, Expand B-52 Missions In Australia Amid Growing Tensions In South China Sea

The United States is in talks to increase the presence of long-range bombers in northern Australia as concerns over China’s military expansion grow in the Asia-Pacific region, local media reported Wednesday. Although Australian Defense Minister Marise Payne acknowledged that the U.S. Air Force will have larger presence in the country, she refused to comment on the deployment of the bombers.

High-level discussions are in progress with Australia to have U.S. B-1 bombers temporarily deployed in the country’s Northern Territory, Gen. Lori Robinson, the commander of the Pacific Air Forces, said, according to Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Robinson said discussions were underway to rotate U.S. bombers through the northern Australian air force bases at Darwin and Tindal.

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WNU Editor: Australia's Prime Minister is downplaying these reports .... Malcolm Turnbull will not confirm US bomber plans, highlights close relationship with Washington (ABC News Online). More here .... Turnbull plays down US bomber visits (The Australian).

More News On Reports That The U.S. Wants To Base B-1 And B-52 Bombers In Australia

US reportedly considering stationing B-1 bombers in Australia, conducting more B-52 missions -- FOX News
U.S. says in talks to base long-range bombers in Australia -- Reuters
US in talks to base long-range bombers in Australia -- AFP
The U.S. Could Station Long-Range Bombers in Australia -- Time
Australia in talks to host US bombers -- news.com.au
US to rotate long-range bombers through Australia -- The Telegraph
U.S. Air Force Seeks to Enlarge Australian Footprint -- WSJ
Asia pivot: Aussies may host US long-range bombers, incl. nuclear-capable B-1 -- RT
China 'concerned' over US, Australia bomber talks -- SBS