US urges capable allies to increase defence contributions
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles that capable allies must step up, according to the supplied report.
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Why it matters
The exchange reflects pressure on allies to assume greater defence responsibilities, but no concrete policy action is reported.
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- US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth tells Defence Minister Riched Marles 'capable allies' must step up ↗perthnow.com.au · Recorded source date: Sep 3, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC
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