美国从2027年起向澳大利亚西部基地部署多达4个核潜艇, U.S. to deploy up to four nuclear subs to Australia’s Western base from 2027, boosting Indo-Pacific deterrence amid China tensions.

美国计划从2027年开始向西澳大利亚州HMAS Stirling部署至多四艘核动力潜艇, The U.S. plans to deploy up to four nuclear-powered submarines to HMAS Stirling in Western Australia starting in 2027, enhancing its Indo-Pacific military posture amid tensions with China over Taiwan. 该基地得到澳大利亚56亿澳元资金的升级,将提供关键的维修、后勤和干船能力,支持快速机队恢复和澳大利亚和联合王国在澳大利亚和英国的联合行动。 The base, upgraded with A$5.6 billion in Australian funding, will offer critical maintenance, logistics, and dry-dock capabilities, supporting rapid fleet recovery and joint operations with Australia and the UK under AUKUS. 尽管美国的存在将是轮换的,但预期会扩大部署,涉及约1 200人。 Though the U.S. presence will be rotational, extended deployments are expected, with around 1,200 personnel involved. 该地点与中国的距离提高了生存能力,使其成为威慑和潜在海上行动的战略枢纽。 The location’s distance from China improves survivability, making it a strategic hub for deterrence and potential maritime operations.