Australia to build maritime base on Solomon Islands

Australia to build maritime base on Solomon Islands

Australia is set to build a maritime base on the Solomon Islands as part of a new $60 million package to counter China's presence in the Pacific. Defence has announced it has signed a joint venture contract with construction firm Reeves Icon and Hall for building on two sites.

Australia to build Solomon Islands maritime base

Australia will build a maritime base on the Solomon Islands for local forces under a new $60 million package that will counter any threat of China looking to do the same.

Australia to build Solomon Islands maritime base

Australia will build a maritime base on the Solomon Islands for local forces under a new $60 million package that will counter any threat of China looking to do the same.