Trump calls for more Australian troops in Afghanistan: Report

Senior US officials have formally approached the Australian Defence Force to call for more troops in Afghanistan, according to The Weekend Australian.

Malcolm Turnbull visits Australian troops in Afghanistan in April 2017. Source: AAP

Australia has been asked to send extra troops to Afghanistan as NATO nations attempt to combat a revitalised Taliban, according to a report.

Quoting a senior government source, The Weekend Australian says the US had "in the past week" sought a guarantee from Australia to contribute, with a decision from the national security committee expected in the near future.

There are currently less than 300 ADF personnel left in Afghanistan, which stands as Australia's longest-running war.