What are the US and Australian military forces agreeing to currently? What the specific implications of this agreement?
The US and Australian military forces are agreeing to share military facilities in Australia including "full knowledge and concurrence" of how the HMAS Stirling naval base in WA, an army base in Townsville, the port of Darwin and and the Bradshaw Field Training Area in the NT.
What is the name of the summit where Australia's Defense Minister and the US's Secretary of Defense will meet?
AUSMIN
Which country is the US specifically reacting to?
China
What are the US planners looking to achieve with this agreement regarding troop movement?
They are planning to "break up the globe" so they have more ways to move forces around the world.
What are other key areas of discussion at the summit?
Cyber security, process in Afghanistan and the state of the Joint Strike Fighter project.
What does this agreement mean for Australia's future in the Regional and Global context?
It will make Australia more involve with America in terms of fighting and defence problems which may arise. The other areas in the summit that will be covered in the meeting also be improved on. Also with Steven Smith looking at the purchase of 100 of the revolutionary multi-role jets, Australia could become a power with their Air Force.
