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Tess Ikonomou and Annabelle Banfield

Australia and US should 'match' defence capabilities

Australia and the US need to ensure both nations' military capabilities "match," War Secretary Pete Hegseth has told high-level talks.

Defence Minister Richard Marles met with his US counterpart in Washington to discuss key priorities and progress on AUKUS.

Australia has been promised nuclear-powered submarines under the pact.

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