Defence Chiefs Back Boosting US Military Presence in Australia
- On Wednesday, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles and U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth agreed to accelerate force posture initiatives at Australian bases, bolstering combined logistics and military interoperability.
- China's unprecedented military build-up prompted the allies to prioritize deterrence and maintain a favorable balance of power in the Indo-Pacific region, officials said.
- Marles noted Australia's defence budget now sits at 2.8 per cent of GDP, representing the biggest peacetime increase in national history—$117bn over the decade supporting AUKUS obligations.
- Further details will be provided at the ministerial meeting later this year; the agreement builds on AUKUS plans to host U.S. nuclear-powered submarines near Perth from next year.
- Greens Senator David Shoebridge warned the deeper alignment represents "a criminally reckless gamble," while opponents claim the deal increases regional risks despite government assurances of stability.
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Australia's Defense Minister noted that in his country they are pleased to see the United States as an ally.
Officials back more military presence by the US in Australia
Washington and Canberra on Wednesday agreed to boost the US military presence in Australia and speed up cooperation, both countries said.Wary of China’s unprecedented military build-up, US ally Australia has reshaped its defense force to focus on its missile strike capability and deterring would-be
The US is set to increase its military presence in Australia, with an announcement expected in the coming months. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported that Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles, after meeting in Washington with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, said the US military presence in Australia “will be further increased”. The Australian government said Marles and Hegseth discussed expanding the US presence at Au…
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