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Great to catch up with Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces Minister Nakatani today. We discussed our shared ambition for the Japan-Australia defence relationship and I look forward to seeing him in person soon 🇦🇺🇯🇵

My first bilateral meeting at the 2025 Shangri-La Dialogue was with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, our second catch up since he stepped into the role earlier this year. We discussed avenues for further economic and security cooperation, and our unwavering commitment to the Indo-Pacific.

A fantastic opportunity to speak with Her Excellency Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy at the Shangri-La Dialogue today.

WATCH LIVE: Plenary 3 at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue on ‘Managing proliferation risks in the Asia-Pacific' with: José Ramos-Horta  Richard Marles  Defence Australia Ruben Brekelmans Ruben Brekelmans | #SLD25 go.iiss.org/SLD25

My address at the 2025 Shangri-La Dialogue was about managing proliferation risks in the region and beyond, a responsibility we all carry to ensure global stability.

Privileged to attend the fifteenth Trilateral Defence Ministers’ Meeting today with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces Minister Nakatani where we announced Exercise SOUTHERN CROSS – a trilateral F-35 exercise in Australia next year. The trilateral partnership is committed to a stable,

In these complex and challenging times, its important to discuss shared security challenges with our friends and partners in the region, and it was a privilege to meet again with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to commend him on hosting a great event.

A pleasure to see my good friend Minister Nakatani for another productive Defence Ministers’ Meeting. We discussed our expanding defence cooperation supported by our unprecedented strategic alignment and shared commitment to the region.

Australia’s relationship with PNG has never been stronger. Great to catch up with Minister for Defence, the Honourable Dr. Billy Joseph, MP, at the Shangri-La Dialogue today. Our relationship with PNG is underpinned by the strategic trust we share as near neighbours, close

Pleased to meet with Minister of Defence, the Honourable Dato' Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, at the Shangri-La Dialogue today. Malaysia is one of Australia’s closest defence partners, and our shared contributions to regional security are built on many decades of exchanges,

Alongside the Maldives Minister of Defence, Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, I am proud to announce Australia will gift an Australian-built Guardian-class Patrol Boat to Maldives. This initiative will support the Maldives in strengthening their maritime security capability, and more

In Sri Lanka to meet with Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Minister Jayasekara Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka. We discussed the significant milestones in our security relationship throughout 2024 and our shared ambition to ensure the Indian Ocean region’s stability and prosperity.

First port of call in India is a run and a chai from the local market! India in Australia

Delighted to meet DPM & Defence Minister Richard Marles this evening in New Delhi. His presence here today as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of 🇮🇳 🇦🇺 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is testament to the significant strides our ties have made. Discussed the state of the

Pleased to join DPM and Defence Minister Richard Marles at the Australian High Commission today to mark five years of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. My remarks: mea.gov.in/Speeches-State… 🇮🇳 🇦🇺

An honour to meet with Narendra Modi today in New Delhi on the fifth anniversary of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. We reflected on the unprecedented progress we have achieved in our defence cooperation.

Hari ini, saya menerima kunjungan kehormatan dari Wakil Perdana Menteri sekaligus Menteri Pertahanan Persemakmuran Australia, Richard Marles, di Jakarta. Kunjungan ini merupakan tindak lanjut dari upaya penguatan kemitraan strategis antara Indonesia dan Australia, terutama

Indonesia is one of Australia’s closest and most important partners. It was great to catch up with my good friend @Prabowo and reaffirm our nations’ commitment to a lasting relationship built on trust and transparency.

Saddened to hear of the tragic passing of a Tasmanian police officer in the line of duty today. Our thoughts are with the officer’s family and community.

Over the last few years, we have made the single biggest investment in defence spending in peacetime Australia in our history. As significant as the quantity is, so too is the priority of that spending. We have made difficult decisions to invest the capabilities we need that meet