Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles speaks to the press during the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 25, 2025. Pierre Crom/Getty Images
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles will head to Washington this week for high-level talks with U.S. officials, as the Trump administration’s review of the $368 billion (US$238 billion) AUKUS submarine pact continues.
In Washington, Marles is scheduled to meet U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and senior administration officials, while also engaging with key defence industry stakeholders.
