Defence Minister holds talks with US counterparts in Washington

‘Come clean’: Big call amid US meet kerfuffle

The Pentagon has confirmed Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles did have a formal meeting with his US defence counterpart in Washington this week, contradicting remarks reported earlier that he did not.

Defence Minister Marles comes face-to-face with US Vice President Vance

The meeting was held in Washington as questions remain over the AUKUS partnership.

Australian minister comes face-to-face with JD Vance

The defence minister has held talks with US Vice President JD Vance and his US counterpart Pete Hegseth, as questions remain over the AUKUS partnership.

Defence Minister Richard Marles holds crucial talks with top Trump officials

Defence Minister Richard Marles has met his US counterparts in Washington DC overnight for crucial talks.

Marles posts photos but stays silent on Hegseth, Vance talks

Richard Marles has shared pictures of meeting his US counterpart Pete Hegseth, avoiding a diplomatic snafu but providing little detail about the encounter.

Defence Minister holds talks with US counterparts in Washington

Defence Minister Richard Marles has met his US counterpart in Washington amid a push for Australia to raise military spending.