Aust could increase troops to Afghanistan

The Turnbull government has left the door open to Australia increasing its military commitment to Afghanistan after US President Donald Trump unveiled his new war blueprint.

"We will examine the president's statement, consider any expectations of counterpart nations and engage in discussion with the US on those matters," Defence Minister Marise Payne told AAP.

In May, the government made a modest boost of 30 to Australia's train, advisory, and assistance mission, bringing our total troop numbers to 300.