According to Reuters, on the 6th local time, after the annual Australia US Ministerial Consultation (AUSMIN) held by US Defense Minister Austin and Australia, the US announced that the US would increase its military presence in Australia, including the rotation of bombers and fighter jets. It is reported that the defense ministers and foreign ministers of the United States and Australia attended the meeting on the 6th. Austin said at the press conference after the meeting, "We agreed to increase the rotation of air, land and sea forces in Australia." Austin did not provide details on when to increase rotation or how many US troops, warships and military aircraft will be involved. However, he revealed that the US and Australia agreed to "invite Japan to join our military posture plan in Australia". In the joint statement, the two sides said that "in order to strengthen the land presence of the United States", they will prioritize the location and support the enhanced military presence of the United States by improving the airstrip, apron and pre storage of fuel and ammunition. It is reported that the Northern Territory of Australia often conducts military cooperation with the United States. Every year thousands of US Marines take turns in the area for training and joint exercises. A person familiar with the matter disclosed in October that the United States planned to deploy up to six nuclear capable B-52 bombers to an air base in northern Australia. Prior to last year's AUSMIN talks, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia signed a security agreement called AUKUS, which will provide Australia with the technology to deploy nuclear powered submarines. (Outlook New Times)