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Dominic Giannini

Calls for calm over US bomber postings

Deputy PM Richard Marles says US defence investment in the NT will benefit Australia as well. (Fraser Barton/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The defence minister has called for calm over a project in the Top End that will house up to six US nuclear-capable bombers after concerns it would paint a target on northern Australia.

Richard Marles said the joint investment would help boost Australia's infrastructure as well.

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