Marles flags more USA military bound for Australia

Australians should expect more US troops on our soil, Defence Minister Richard Marles has told the Latika Takes podcast.
As part of AUKUS, the United States will start operating its own nuclear-capable submarines out of HMAS Stirling in Perth in 2027.
Mr Hegseth has said in several readouts after speaking to or meeting Mr Marles that they have discussed “accelerating US force posture initiatives in Australia.”
Asked if this meant a greater US military presence in Australia, Mr Marles confirmed it would grow but did not think that would be controversial or surprising.