Pakistan, July 13 -- Australia will not promise troops in advance for any future war, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said on Sunday, pushing back against reported U.S. pressure to clarify Canberra's role in a potential Taiwan conflict. He emphasized that decisions about military involvement would be made by the sitting government, not ahead of time.

Speaking to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Conroy stressed the importance of national sovereignty. He stated that Australia does not engage in hypothetical discussions and added that no pre-commitment would be made regarding any future war scenario.

This response came after The Financial Times reported that U.S. defence officials, including Elbridge Colby, urged Australia and...