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TexasTowelie

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Sat Apr 27, 2024, 05:01 AM Apr 2024

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 2024 OP
This message was self-deleted by its author Ford_Prefect Apr 2024 #1
Well, so much for being in contention for "most secretive"! Wonder Why Apr 2024 #2
Yes, the TV network certainly identified the target for attacks. TexasTowelie Apr 2024 #3
If it's so secret, why is it on the news? n/t malthaussen Apr 2024 #4

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TexasTowelie

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3. Yes, the TV network certainly identified the target for attacks.
Sat Apr 27, 2024, 09:17 AM
Apr 2024

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

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