US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has “emphasized the need for capable allies to contribute to the collective defense” in a meeting overnight marking the 75th anniversary of Canberra’s military alliance with Washington.

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…

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