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US alliance indispensable as Marles looks to build more self-sufficient ADF

Defence Minister Richard Marles has declared the United States alliance will remain indispensable for Australian national security even while Australia looks to build a more self-reliant defence force.

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ABC AustraliaApr 16, 2026, 7:41 AM

US alliance indispensable as Marles looks to build more self-sufficient ADF

Defence Minister Richard Marles has declared the United States alliance will remain indispensable for Australian national security even while Australia looks to build a more self-reliant defence force.

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