ASPI Defence Conference 2026: Keynote session with Richard Marles

As Australia pursues a strategy of deterrence by denial, the federal government is investing in a series of major capability enhancements to ensure the nation remains secure and competitive in an increasingly complex strategic environment. In this keynote session, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Honourable Richard Marles MP, speaks to ASPI Executive Director, Justin Bassi, about how initiatives such as AUKUS, deterrence, emerging technologies, the US alliance, and maintaining social licence can strengthen Australia's sovereignty and national security.