The first group of about 200 United States Marines have arrived in Darwin as part of the ninth Marine Rotational Force.
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Defence Minister Linda Reynolds says the deployment is the result of extensive planning and coordination between both nations to address challenges posed by COVID-19.
"Australia's alliance with the United States is our most important Defence relationship. It sends a clear signal about our commitment to the security and stability of our region," Senator Reynolds said in a statement on Tuesday.
The deployment will grow to 1200 personnel over the next eight weeks and will train through to September.
Australian Associated Press