Defence set to give US greater military access

What are the US and Australian military forces agreeing to currently? What the specific implications of this agreement?
TEAMS of US and Australian officials are finalising a series of agreements, to be signed at this month's AUSMIN summit, that will give US forces greater access to Australian military bases. They will result in a significant escalation of military co-operation, including more visits by US ships, aircraft and troops, and their forces exercising here regularly.

What is the name of the summit where Australia's Defense Minister and the US's Secretary of Defense will meet?
AUSMIN summit

Which country is the US specifically reacting to?
China

What are the US planners looking to achieve with this agreement regarding troop movement?
As US planners looking for ways to move forces around the world more effectively broke the globe down into regions, Australian officials worked closely with them on the Asia-Pacific.

What are other key areas of discussion at the summit?
Other key areas for discussion at the talks will be cyber security, progress in Afghanistan and the state of the Joint Strike Fighter project.

What does this agreement mean for Australia's future in the Regional and Global context?
this agreement ensures that Australia's Defence network and connections with other countries will be a lot stronger - especially the US. it also means we will have a "big brother" (US) and will be able to make more rash decisions involving other countries if need be. it is strengthening our alliance with the US which is beneficial for the country.