America is going to deploy B-52 bombers in Australia, any trickery will outweigh China in Taiwan

Posted on 2nd Nov 2022 by rohit kumar

The US is preparing to send six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to an airbase in northern Australia. Citing US documents, local broadcaster ABC reported that Washington had drawn up detailed plans for the construction of dedicated facilities for aircraft at Tyndall Air Base, about 300 km (185 mi) south of the city of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia. . The Australian Department of Defense did not comment on the report, but the US Air Force reported that deploying bombers in Australia sends a strong message to our adversaries. This move of America has angered China.

 

America's move is a warning to China

Experts said that this move is a warning to China because there is a fear that China may invade Taiwan. In such a situation, if China tries to manipulate anyone in Taiwan, then America can give its response through these bombers. Becca Wasser of the Center for New American Security said, "Bombers aircraft potentially striking China's mainland could be very important in sending a signal to China if China takes some further action on Taiwan." The US said tensions with China have made northern Australia an important defense center for the US and committed to spending $1 billion to upgrade its military assets in the region.

 

Bombers have been the backbone of the US Air Force

According to the aircraft manufacturer, the B-52s designed and built by Boeing are the most combat-capable bombers on the American list. Long-range heavy bombers have been the backbone of the US Air Force and are capable of deploying both nuclear and conventional weapons. ABC quoted the US Air Force as saying that Australia's ability to host bombers and conduct joint training exercises shows how integrated our two air forces are.

 

Angry China said America increased tension

At the same time, in a question related to this, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said in a regular press conference that defense and security cooperation between the US and Australia is for regional peace and stability rather than targeting or harming any third party. should be beneficial. Zhao said the US move increased regional tensions, seriously undermined regional peace and stability, and could trigger a regional arms race.

 

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