Philippine Defence Secretary calls for increased regional defence spending
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Gilberto Teodoro Jr, Pete Hegseth
Singapore
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US Defense Secretary proposes new US-ASEAN defense framework
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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