Defence Ministers from Australia, the USA and the UK have met in London for a landmark meeting.
Defence secretary John Healey hosted US secretary of Defence Lloyd James Austin III and Australian deputy prime minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles to discuss the importance of the AUKUS partnership.
Report by Kennedyl.
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For the first time, an Australian naval destroyer, the HMAS Brisbane, has successfully fired a US-provided Tomahawk cruise missile. This milestone marks a significant step in the growing military cooperation between Australia and the US under the AUKUS alliance. With rising tensions in the Pacific and increasing concerns over China’s influence, this missile test is seen as a powerful show of force. Watch as we dive into the implications of this test and what it means for regional stability and global power dynamics.
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