Hundreds of activists and academics have converged on Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. TheyLS They have gathered to support Arrernte traditional owners in a planned demonstration. The focus of the protest is the joint Australian-US military base located at Pine Gap. This facility has long been a point of contention for local and international critics. Participants aim to voice their opposition to the military operations conductedL conducted at the site. The gathering marks a significant mobilization of both local Indigenous leaders and academic professionals. Together, they seek to challenge the strategic partnership between the two nations at this specific installationJI1 location. This event highlights ongoing tensions regarding sovereignty and military surveillance.