Pine Gap, Alice Springs
Overseas Base · Australia
Status
Active
Type
Overseas Base
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
Facilities include a major spy base in Pine Gap and a growing marine presence in Darwin.
💡 Why Does This Matter?
The United States maintains approximately 750 military bases in over 80 countries — more than any nation in world history. The annual cost of maintaining overseas bases exceeds $55 billion.
Critics argue that many overseas bases are Cold War relics that increase tensions, provoke "blowback," and drain resources from domestic needs. Supporters say they deter aggression and protect allies. Pine Gap, Alice Springs in Australia is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
-25.2744°N, 133.7751°E · View on Google Maps →
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