Logistics officials from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) have toured Australia’s north with the aim of identifying strategically relevant bases and potential operating sites for logistical support and sustainment of forces.
“From a logistics perspective, sustainment of northern Australia has primarily been from areas in the south, which would experience long supply-chain challenges,” stated Director General Logistics for RAAF Air Commodore, Sandy Turner.
For the week-long duration of the tour, a number of potential sites were visited including the Cairns Wharf complex and Cairns airport in Queensland, RAAF Base Darwin in the Northern Territory, and RAAF Bases Curtin and Learmonth in Western Australia.
“Building a successful logistical network that supports the movement of parts, fuel or munitions throughout the north of Australia is incredibly important to ensure Australia and the United States can respond to a full range of contingencies,” stated Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Director of Logistics Brigadier General, Michael Zuhlsdorf.