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Pine Gap: Australia completely involved in USA military operations

Perhaps the bigger question, however, is whether Pine Gap’s deep and growing engagement with US military operations is something that has foreclosed Australia’s diplomatic and military options in relation to future crises and conflicts.

Pine Gap’s capabilities are now deeply and inextricably entwined with US military operations, down to the tactical level, across half the world.

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Desert secrets – Sydney Morning Herald  by   at July 21st, 2013 It is a piece of America. At least that’s the vibe in the large cafeteria at the top-secret Joint Defence Facility at Pine Gap near Alice Springs….. one effectively needs a top-secret clearance to visit. …

Australia and the US are certainly united at Pine Gap. It is the crux of an electronic espionage alliance that is nearly five decades old. It is also the most secret place in Australia….. Continue reading

July 22, 2013 Posted by | AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL, weapons and war | 1 Comment