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Austin, Australian Counterpart Hold Briefing

  • Defense.gov
  • July 29, 2023 | 50:20

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles, who also serves as deputy prime minister, brief the news media at the 33rd annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations.