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Foreign Affairs

TexasTowelie

(112,557 posts) Sat Apr 27, 2024, 06:01 AM Apr 27

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One of the world's most secretive spy bases is in the Australian outback - ABC News (Australia)

Pine Gap near Alice Springs is considered the "jewel" in Australia's military alliance with United States.

Now questions are being raised about Pine Gap's role in conflicts overseas and the risk it poses to Australia's safety.

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One of the world's most secretive spy bases is in the Australian outback - ABC News (Australia) (Original Post) TexasTowelie Apr 27 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Ford_Prefect Apr 27 #1

Well, so much for being in contention for "most secretive"! Wonder Why Apr 27 #2

Yes, the TV network certainly identified the target for attacks. TexasTowelie Apr 27 #3

If it's so secret, why is it on the news? n/t malthaussen Apr 27 #4

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Wonder Why

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2. Well, so much for being in contention for "most secretive"!

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Sat Apr 27, 2024, 10:03 AM

Apr 27

TexasTowelie

(112,557 posts)

3. Yes, the TV network certainly identified the target for attacks.

Reply to Wonder Why (Reply #2)

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 10:17 AM

Apr 27

I hope that this public disclosure isn't related in any way to Wikileaks or Assange.

malthaussen

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4. If it's so secret, why is it on the news? n/t

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Sat Apr 27, 2024, 03:34 PM

Apr 27

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