Australia’s Perth is poised to become a key base for US and British nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS alliance. This strategic shift echoes Perth’s crucial role during World War II, when Australia’s isolated westernmost city served as a vital submarine base for Allied forces. Perth’s transformation from an isolated outpost to a pivotal strategic location […]
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