Tuesday 29 April at 17:30 in the Members Bar
Join us for an insightful discussion on Pine Gap: The Inside Story of the NSA in Australia by David Rosenberg, a former National Security Agency (NSA) electronic intelligence officer who worked at Pine Gap for 18 years.
Pine Gap is one of the most secretive intelligence facilities in the world, operating as a joint U.S.-Australian satellite surveillance base near Alice Springs. The book offers a rare insider’s perspective on its functions, significance, and controversies.
What You’ll Discover in the Book:
The Role of Pine Gap – How the base intercepts global military communications, missile launches, and electronic signals.
The U.S.-Australia Intelligence Alliance – Pine Gap’s importance within the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network.
Ethical Dilemmas & Secrecy – Questions surrounding drone strikes, military targeting, and Australian sovereignty.
Surveillance & Counterterrorism – How intelligence gathered at Pine Gap supports defence operations worldwide.
Myths vs. Reality – Separating fact from speculation regarding the facility’s true capabilities.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to gain insights into one of Australia’s most classified intelligence bases!
