The United States' growing military footprint in Australia explained | 7.30

The AUKUS defence announcement marked another step in Australia's alliance with the United States. The Australian military is preparing for even greater US engagement - much of it on home soil. Michael Vincent reports. Subscribe: https://ab.co/3yqPOZ5

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