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Australia news live: US marines plan permanent weapons stockpile in Victoria; Pauline Hanson to address National Press Club

Tender documents show plans for store beyond the range of Chinese missiles, report says. Follow today’s news live

The US military is planning a permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps in Victoria beyond the range of most Chinese missiles, tender documents show according to Agence France-Presse.

The development of the stockpile, a first for the Marine Corps in Australia, comes as the United States is keen to leverage the continent’s strategic location in the South Pacific to counter China’s rapid military build-up, analysts said.

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Jun 16, 2026 Australia news Australian politics Australian economy

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