Defence Minister holds talks at Pentagon

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerDefence Minister Richard Marles has discussed the US-Australia alliance with his American counterpart Pete Hegseth.September 3, 2026 — 12:10pmLatest in VideosCopyright © 2026

Defence Minister holds talks at Pentagon

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