U.S. to send B-52 bombers to Australia, draws criticism from China


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1/2 The U.S. Air Force will provide Australia's Royal Air Force with up to six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers. Photo courtesy of Master Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger/U.S. Air Force Nov. 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed Tuesday it will send B-52 bombers capable of carrying nuclear bombs to Australia. Four Corners, an Australian news program, first reported that the United States would send up to six B-52 bombers on Sunday. The announcement comes amid ongoing turmoil between Australia and China. Advertisement Australia has raised concerns about China's activities in the Indo-Pacific region, as well as the country's stockpiling...