US defense chief Hegseth vows to counter ‘China’s aggression’ on first Asia visit
The United States will enhance its military alliance with the Philippines as it aims to “reestablish deterrence” to counter ...
Hegseth Tells Philippines the Trump Administration Will Ramp Up Deterrence Against China Threat
Pete Hegseth blamed the previous Biden Administration for insufficient actions that emboldened aggressors like China.
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China Conducts South China Sea Patrol as US Defense Chief Visits Philippines
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pledged to bolster Manila’s attempts to push back against Beijing’s growing assertiveness ...
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Philippines, US agree to boost industrial defense ties during Hegseth’s visit
The United States and the Philippines have agreed to bolster industrial defense areas of the 1951 mutual defense treaty ...
Hegseth to fly to the Philippines and Japan in first visit to Asian treaty allies at odds with China
A Philippine official says U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit the Philippines, the first stop in his ...
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US to send advanced military hardware to Philippines
During Manila visit, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reiterates U.S. support for Philippines’ territorial defense.
US defense secretary’s choice of Philippines instead of S.Korea for first Indo-Pacific trip signals intention toward China: expert
The US Department of Defense announced on Friday that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will depart next week for a trip to ...
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US Defense Chief to Visit Philippines Ahead of Joint Military Drills
Manila seems set to remain a priority partner for Washington, despite the Trump administration’s radical foreign policy ...