What are the considerations behind it?, The US will expand its military presence in Australia | Minister of Defense | Military
On July 29 local time, US Defense Minister Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken held an annual ministerial dialogue with Australian Defense Minister Mars and Foreign Minister Huang Yingxian in Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, Australia.
After the meeting, the two countries announced that the United States would expand its military presence in Australia and assist in the production of guided multiple rocket systems developed by the United States.
The United States: Seizing Arms Benefits
On July 29 local time, US Defense Minister Austin, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Australian Foreign Minister Huang Yingxian and Australian Defense Minister Mars attended the press conference in Brisbane
US Secretary of Defense Austin has stated that the United States has pledged to assist Australia in producing guided multiple rocket systems by 2025. He also stated that the United States will prioritize the purchase of ammunition by Australia through a simplified procurement process.
Military observer Teng Jianqun believes that the United States is aiming to further arm Australia and expand weapons production and sales channels to meet the interests of American arms dealers, making Australia a "thug" and "laborer" of the United States.
Teng Jianqun:
On the one hand, the United States needs to continue arming Australia; On the other hand, military aid to Ukraine has led to a bottoming out of US weapons inventories, requiring continuous search for more allies capable of producing weapon systems to compensate for the insufficient US military production capacity.
Fundamentally, all of this is an extension of American interests - expanding arms companies to other countries.
Australia: Profit from the United States
Data image: High mobility multiple rocket launcher system of the US "Hamas"
Australian Defense Minister Mars stated that this cooperation is crucial for enhancing the level of Australia's domestic defense industry and ensuring that the country has the necessary war reserves in the future.
Teng Jianqun believes that the guided multiple rocket system itself has limited effectiveness for Australia. Australia has its own plan to strengthen cooperation with the United States.
Teng Jianqun:
There are no countries around Australia that can pose a threat to it, and the guided multiple rocket system is not very useful for Australia.
The cooperation between Australia and the United States is based on three considerations. Firstly, increase employment and drive economic development through military enterprises. Secondly, follow the United States in conducting military intervention operations in relevant regions and submit a petition to the United States. Thirdly, we hope to demonstrate its role in related affairs in the Western Pacific region and even in Europe.
US Australia cooperation highlights the decline of US hegemony
In addition to reaching a cooperation intention on missile systems, the United States also plans to further increase its military presence in Australia, including more frequent and prolonged visits by US submarines to bases in western Australia, and strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the space field.
Teng Jianqun pointed out that the United States is using Australia as a stepping stone to build a military alliance system to support its major power competition strategy in the Asia Pacific region. Australia's adherence to the United States will only weaken its own independence.
Teng Jianqun:
In the Asia Pacific direction, it is difficult for the United States to achieve its strategic goals alone, so it has set its sights on Australia and the South Pacific island countries. In recent years, the United States has deployed Marine Corps in Darwin Port, Australia, bombers at Tyndall Air Force Base, and added infrastructure such as radar stations in related areas.
Currently, Australia remains a follower of the United States, with both combat and military production capabilities under its control.
Australia's defense policy poses great risks
Teng Jianqun further pointed out that in recent years, Australia's defense policy has become increasingly aggressive, even taking advantage of the United States to intervene in foreign regional affairs that have no relationship with the country. This not only puts itself in a passive position, but also intensifies regional conflicts and undermines the international security landscape.
Teng Jianqun:
Australia's introduction of nuclear powered attack submarines does not meet the relevant requirements of the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty; The unfriendly policies adopted by Australia with relevant countries have provoked conflicts between nations. Australia's "taking sides" clearly does not conform to the current trend of political multipolarity and economic globalization.
In fact, Australia's policy of extending its tentacles is harmful to others rather than self-interest.
