US Tells Australia ‘Capable Allies’ Must Step Up

US tells Australia ‘capable allies’ must step up

The US has issued a thinly veiled message to the Albanese government about Australia’s defence spending at a meeting in Washington.

Marles, Hegseth flag US military ramp-up on Australian soil

Defence Minister Richard Marles says Canberra and Washington are working to bolster military co-operation in Australia, including possible missile production.

‘Force posture’: Marles, Hegseth back expanded US military presence in Australia

Defence Minister Richard Marles met his American counterpart, Pete Hegseth, in Washington, after which the Pentagon announced both leaders had “agreed to accelerate force posture initiatives at Australian bases”.