Australia steps up regional defence talks with US and Japan

Richard Marles to attend first trilateral meeting since elections and Trump's return to office.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-05-29

The latest news on Australia. Australia's Defence Minister will join his US and Japanese counterparts in Singapore this week, marking the first defence meeting between the three nations since recent political shifts in both Canberra and Washington.

Discussions are expected to focus on regional security risks, defence spending expectations, and progress under the AUKUS submarine pact. It remains to be seen how Australia's strategic posture will be received by its allies, so stay tuned for further updates.

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