Richard Marles
AustraliapoliticianMaleb. 19736.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Richard Marles is an Australian politician serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Minister for Defence. A member of the Australian Labor Party, Marles has been a prominent figure in Australian politics, advocating for national security and defense initiatives. His recent meetings with U.S. officials, particularly regarding the AUKUS security pact, highlight his role in strengthening Australia’s defense relationships with the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Richard Marles stated that increasing US submarine production was a challenge but doable.
Former prime minister labels defence pact a bipartisan error at independent inquiryAustralia· 2026-08-09
Deputy prime minister Richard Marles said he was surprised it was kept live for so long.
Hancock Prospecting demands editorial changes following controversial segmentAustralia· 2026-08-08
Richard Marles is the Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence who reaffirmed the importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait.
Australia and Philippines back peace in the Strait
Taiwan· 2026-08-07
Richard Marles stated that the evidence presented during the inquiry was disturbing and shocking.
Sportsbet, Tabcorp and RWA reject claims of offering drugs and escorts to VIP clientsAustralia· 2026-08-04
Defence Minister Richard Marles used the same language as the Pentagon regarding the US presence in Western Australia.
Pat Conroy clarifies US presence at HMAS Stirling is enduringAustralia· 2026-08-01
Acting prime minister Richard Marles defended the decision not to suspend Gosling, citing the presumption of innocence.
Courts hears details of Labor MP’s alleged assault of NT administratorAustralia· 2026-07-31
When announcing the navy overhaul in 2024, Defence Minister Richard Marles said the six large optionally crewed vessels would be 'exactly based on what has been developed in the United States'.
Australian military plan to build ‘drone ships’ could look to Britain to replace US as a partnerAustralia· 2026-07-29
Defence Minister Richard Marles described the prototype of the vessels as a 'known quantity'.
Why the government’s push for large, optionally crewed warships is in doubtAustralia· 2026-07-26
Richard Marles describes the tariffs as incomprehensible during a radio interview.
USA inför nya tullar – tullsatser höjs för Norge: ”Orimligt”
Sweden· 2026-07-24
Richard Marles is the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Australia.
Billions of investment isn’t contributing to subs being builtAustralia· 2026-07-23
MPs loyal to Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles emphasise it was Husic’s own allies in NSW who ultimately removed him.
Why Ed Husic is challenging Anthony Albanese on Gaza, gas tax and party policyAustralia· 2026-07-23
Acting prime minister Richard Marles stated that Australia was warned about the test just two hours before launch.
Australia, US criticise Beijing over lack of notice for ICBM launch into PacificAustralia· 2026-07-07
Richard Marles is mentioned in the context of discussing China's missile launch.
China missile launch blasted by Penny Wong, Richard Marles; HSN1 bird flu cases grow; Australia-Fiji defence pact could be extended to other Pacific nationsAustralia· 2026-07-07
Richard Marles raised concerns about China's missile capabilities and the implications of the test.
Chinese government tells critics not to ‘overinterpret’ missile test in Pacific as criticism grows | China
United Kingdom· 2026-07-07
Defence Minister Richard Marles said he did not believe the test was designed as retaliation for the defence treaty struck between Australia and Fiji.
Beijing launch long-range missile into South Pacific following signing of Australia-Fiji defence pactAustralia· 2026-07-06
Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles was sent out to explain Albanese’s credentials in boosting women.
Why on earth did he do that interview?Australia· 2026-07-06
Richard Marles, who is acting prime minister while Albanese is in Fiji, defended the prime minister.
PM apologises for crude Kylie Minogue remarksAustralia· 2026-07-05
Richard Marles defended Albanese’s record on gender equality in response to the podcast comments.
Anthony Albanese apologises ‘unequivocally’ for podcast comment about Kylie Minogue | Anthony AlbaneseUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-05
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles was present at the Midwinter Ball.
Midwinter Ball: All the guestsAustralia· 2026-07-01
Defence Minister Richard Marles has said that Australia would not be obliged to take high-level radioactive waste from the US and Britain.
Inquiry warned Australia is unprepared for potential HMAS Stirling submarine accidentAustralia· 2026-06-28
Richard Marles firmly disagrees with the suggestion of a further plan, emphasizing that Aukus is already Plan C.
Ist Aukus auf Kurs, oder braucht es einen Plan B?
Switzerland· 2026-06-25
Defence Minister Richard Marles defended Roberts-Smith’s decision to attend the opening, stating it was appropriate.
Ben Roberts-Smith pulls out of ceremony after falling illAustralia· 2026-06-23
Richard Marles stated that the two countries are now partners in the further development of over-the-horizon radars.
Канада купує в Австралії передову радіолокаційну систему за рекордні 1,75 млрд доларів
Ukraine· 2026-06-23
Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, also the country’s Minister for Defence, signed an agreement with Canada.
Canada signs agreement with Australia to deliver early warning Arctic radar system
Canada· 2026-06-22
Defence Minister Richard Marles stated that the shift in submarine acquisition would reduce complexity and save money.
Former minister Ed Husic calls for a rethink as concerns grow over US submarine supplyAustralia· 2026-06-02
Richard Marles is the Australian deputy PM and defence minister who participated in the defence ministers' dialogue with India.
In security talks, Rajnath, Australian defence minister advocate stable Indo-Pacific | India News
India· 2026-06-02
Richard Marles highlighted the strong relationship between India and Australia through cricket.
'Virat Kohli is a huge name in Australia right now': Deputy PM Richard Marles after RCB's second consecutive IPL titleIndia· 2026-06-01
Australian Minister of Defense, Richard Marles, described the partnership with the United States as 'fundamental' for his country's national security.
„America nu mai este un garant absolut al securității”. Statele din Indo-Pacific accelerează reînarmarea. Japonia își asumă un rol regional fără precedent
Romania· 2026-06-01
Australia’s Defence Minister, Richard Marles, called for tougher action against so-called shadow-fleet vessels.
US, UK and Australia agree pact to protect undersea cables, ‘the arteries of modern civilisation’
United States· 2026-05-31
Defence Minister Richard Marles says taxpayers will save money by ditching a plan to acquire a new and upgraded nuclear-powered submarine from the United States.
US downgrades AUKUS sub to second-hand versionAustralia· 2026-05-31