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Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 2 July 2026UIN 12748

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with his (a) United States and (b) Australian counterpart on Pillar 2 of the AUKUS programme.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Secretary of State for Defence regularly discusses AUKUS Pillar 2 in engagements with his United States and Australian counterparts to drive progress on the delivery of cutting-edge capabilities.

In addition to this, AUKUS Pillar 2 has formally been a part of set agendas at:

· AUKMIN and its preceding bilateral conversation with Deputy Prime Minister Marles on 10 June 2026.

· The Defence Ministerial Meeting with US Secretary of War Hegseth and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Marles on 30 May 2026.

· The Defence Ministerial Meeting with US Secretary of War Hegseth and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Marles on 11 December 2025.

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