U.S. Consulate Perth

DEFENSE SECTOR 🌎
Perth is hosting the Indian Ocean Defence & Security Conference this week, bringing together senior military and industry leaders from around the world to focus on shared regional challenges and growing capabilities.

Travelling from Hawaii, U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Steve Koehler joined Australian Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Vice Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Yasuhiro Kunimi for a panel discussion on naval leadership.

U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Deputy Director Chuck Taylor, Australian Submarine Agency Director General Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead and the UK’s Submarine Delivery Agency CEO Sir Chris Gardner shared perspectives on AUKUS in a changing strategic environment.

Consul General Colleen Altstock also met with U.S. companies exhibiting at IODS, including Teledyne FLIR, General Dynamics, Glenair, Planet Material Labs, Raytheon, Amentum, Metal Shark Boats, and Clarke & Esposito, highlighting the growing U.S. industry presence in Western Australia. She also met with Australian companies partnering with the United States like Greenroom Robotics and Hyperion Systems.

📸 Photo album: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUU8Y

GARDEN ISLAND 🐬⚓
We had a fantastic time at the Royal Australian Navy's community event at HMAS Stirling in Rockingham on Saturday, celebrating 125 years of our Australian ally's service and history! Consul General Colleen Altstock enjoyed exploring the displays, meeting Navy personnel, and joining activities throughout the day.

📸 Australian Submarine Agency

LEST WE FORGET 🌹
“As we reflect on this solemn anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, we honor the unwavering grit of our service members and remember those heroes who willingly laid down their lives in the defense of freedom. Standing shoulder to shoulder with our Australian partners, we will continue to champion the cause of peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific, ushering in a new Golden Age of security and prosperity for our Nation and our allies around the world,” President Donald J. Trump.

Consul General Colleen Altstock was honored to join the Naval Association of Australia and lay a wreath at a ceremony to mark the 84th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea at the City of Stirling’s Civic Gardens War Memorial on Saturday.

Read President Trump’s full statement: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2026/05/america-250-presidential-message-on-the-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-the-coral-sea/