US Defense Secretary proposes new US-ASEAN defense framework
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Pete Hegseth (US Defense Secretary)
Cebu, Philippines
October 28, 2026
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed a new US-ASEAN Framework for Defence Cooperation. The proposal aims to guide cooperation over the next several years amid regional security concerns. Hegseth emphasized the need for maritime domain awareness and naval coordination.
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