Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held significant talks with US Indo-Pacific Command chief Admiral Samuel J Paparo in Singapore, focusing on bolstering military cooperation and addressing regional security challenges. These discussions, held during the Shangri-La Dialogue, underscored India and the US's shared commitment to a stable Indo-Pacific amidst growing global strategic competition. Singh also engaged with other international defence leaders.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has arrived in Singapore for a weekend of meetings at the Shangri-La Dialogue. Asia’s top defense summit, it draws leaders, diplomats and…

China's military modernization and assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific are key topics at Asia's top defense summit.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will speak on Saturday at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed "the mutually beneficial and longstanding bilateral defence partnership" between the two…

Asia's top defense summit convenes amid rising concerns over China's military might and assertiveness. Leaders will discuss America's Indo-Pacific strategy and regional stability.…

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held significant talks with US Indo-Pacific Command chief Admiral Samuel J Paparo in Singapore, focusing on bolstering military cooperation…

SINGAPORE, May 29 — Singapore and the US have reaffirmed the mutually beneficial and longstanding bilateral defence partnership between the two nations.Singapore’s Defence...

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh promotes Indo-Pacific security cooperation and partnerships at Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore.

His address comes as global tensions remain elevated, with ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Europe.

Speech is expected to give first indication of American policy direction in the Indo-Pacific since the Trump-Xi summit two weeks ago.

Indo-Pacific countries investments in their defense an example of how burden sharing works, says Hegseth

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh engages with officials from Australia, EU, and Netherlands to enhance defence cooperation at Shangri-La Dialogue.

Washington pushes ‘true partnership’ as Indo-Pacific allies urged to share defence load

In a speech at the Shangri-La Dialogues, Pete Hegseth pointed to closer cooperation between India and the United States on naval matters and co-production of Javelin anti-tank…

The summit sees top world leaders, defence officials and key executives gathering in Singapore from May 29 to 31

Asian nations strengthen defence partnerships amid China concerns

Here are some of the most interesting quotes that CNBC has heard over the three days of the summit.

Military budgets are rising worldwide. At the security conference in Singapore, the focus was also on achieving greater security through more weapons — as the growing rivalry…

India and Australia emphasize maritime freedom and supply chain security during high-level talks, strengthening defense collaboration for a stable Indo-Pacific.