All articles tagged with #indo pacific security
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed their strong alliance and commitment to mutual defense at the Pentagon, emphasizing joint military exercises like Balikatan, regional security concerns in the Indo-Pacific, and ongoing efforts to modernize their militaries to ensure peace and stability in the region.
At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, U.S. and Chinese defense leaders presented opposing security visions for the Indo-Pacific. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized Washington's expanding network of security partnerships, while China's Defense Minister Dong Jun accused the U.S. of foreign interference and promoted China's own alliances. The conference highlighted growing regional tensions, particularly around Taiwan and the South China Sea, and showcased the increasing alignment of some Asian countries with the U.S. against perceived Chinese aggression.