The United States and ASEAN are working on a defense cooperation agreement, according to US war secretary Pete Hegseth
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is traveling to the Philippines to announce new defense cooperation and increased military funding, with plans to discuss maritime security and regional partnerships.
- United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed a new defense framework between the United States and Southeast Asia.
- Hegseth called for closer maritime coordination and joint military training.
- The United States seeks to boost regional defense partnerships.
- The South China Sea disputes between Manila and Beijing are expected to be discussed at the meeting.
- United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is traveling to the Philippines this week.
- Rajnath Singh and Pete Hegseth discussed the 10-year US-India Major Defence Partnership Framework.
- Hegseth stated the U.S. would support commitment with practical cooperation.
- The ADMM-Plus expands defense cooperation to eight dialogue partners.
- The additional funds aim to speed up the Armed Forces of the Philippines modernization.
- The United States will increase its financial support for the Philippines' military modernization program.
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