Malcolm Turnbull has said the US will project “enhanced military power” after a discussion with Donald Trump about his plans to expand the US navy into the region. Turnbull told reporters in Canberra he had discussed Trump’s naval plans during their 15-minute conversation. Turnbull said he had outlined Australia’s plans to expand its naval fleet with new vessels and submarines. “Mr Trump recognises the solidarity that Australia has shown the United States and the United States has shown Australia over 98 years, during which we have fought side-by-side with the United States in every major conflict,” he said. Turnbull also told reporters he had flagged their mutual business background during the conversation, presumably as part of establishing a rapport.

Source: The Guardian November 10, 2016 03:45 UTC