August 26, 2020 OPINION | A Chinese-built airport next door to a key Australia-US naval base? Written by Thomas Shugart on August 26, 2020. Posted in Ausmarine - Featured, Ausmarine - Maritime Security, Commercial Mariner - Featured, Commercial Mariner - Maritime Security, Naval, Work Boat World Features. Judging by recent satellite imagery, it appears that significant progress is being made on an expansion and upgrade project at Momote Airport, the nearest airfield to .. Read More