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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart

U.S. to increase rotational military presence in Australia, invite Japan

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin escorts Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles into the Pentagon for their meeting in Washington, U.S., December 5, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

The United States will increase the rotational presence of air, land and sea forces in Australia, including bomber aircraft and fighter jets, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday, amid shared concerns about China.

Speaking after annual AUSMIN talks between the allies, Austin said the two countries also agreed to "invite Japan to integrate into our force posture initiatives in Australia."

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