US EditionRubio and Hegseth meet Australian counterparts with China expected to be focus
U.S. and Australian officials discuss expanding AUKUS pact benefits, focusing on critical minerals, defense production, and countering China’s assertiveness, Rubio said.
- On Monday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met Australian counterparts Penny Wong and Richard Marles at the State Department for annual talks on Indo-Pacific security and regional pressures.
- Rubio said Monday the talks were driven by the need for reliable, diversified critical mineral supplies and supply chains, building on an October White House deal signed by President Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese, Australian Prime Minister.
- Officials highlighted industrial steps in AUKUS, with the pact committing the United States, United Kingdom and Australia to build nuclear-powered submarines and Australia delivering $1 billion to expand U.S. production.
- Officials said there is momentum behind the alliance, with Rubio highlighting progress on defense production and troop deployments, and he will meet British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper later Monday.
- None of the officials mentioned China by name despite Beijing shaping ties, and after a Trump–Xi meeting later that month, Beijing paused tougher export rules for a year.
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Rubio and Hegseth meet Australian counterparts with China expected to be focus
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are meeting their Australian counterparts for annual talks expected to focus on Indo-Pacific security and countering China’s increasing assertiveness in the region.
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles, and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong conduct a joint press briefing at the State Department in Washington, D.C., Dec. 8, 2025. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Brann) DECEMBER 9, 2025 – The U.S. and longtime ally Australia met at the State Department in Washington for the 40th annual Aust…
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