The Indo Pacific 2025 International Maritime Exposition opened in Sydney today with a strong message of innovation, partnership, and technological edge as senior representatives from the United States Navy and the Royal Australian Navy addressed attendees at the USA Pavilion.

Admiral Stephen Koehler, United States Navy, and Rear Admiral Stephen Hughes, Royal Australian Navy, shared a unified vision for collaboration, emphasising the strength of the U.S.–Australia alliance and the critical role of rapid innovation, multi-domain integration, and resilient defense capabilities in maintaining security across the Indo-Pacific region.