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Readout of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's Meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles

  • Secretary of War Pete Hegseth & Australia Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles met on October 27 at ADMM-Plus to discuss strengthening defense cooperation & the U.S.-Australia Alliance.
  • The leaders agreed to swiftly execute force posture collaboration, including investments at Australian air force bases & enhanced combined logistics capacity.
  • Both principals discussed coordinating regional deterrence approaches & adopting strategies to preserve a favorable balance of power in the Pacific.
  • The meeting highlighted ongoing work to advance the trilateral AUKUS security partnership & co-produce critical munitions under the Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance Enterprise.