US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Saturday highlighted India as a key pillar of regional stability, saying the country is "modernising" its military to serve the shared objective of maintaining a balance of power across the Indo-Pacific

SINGAPORE -- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said here on Saturday that a new vision of building a constructive US-China relationship of strategic stability, as agreed by the…

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

Hegseth said that China cannot impose its hegemony on U.S. partners and allies in the region.

Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the “era of US subsidising wealthy nations is over”.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth highlighted India as a key pillar of regional stability at the Shangri-La Dialogue, noting its military modernization and growing role in the…

Hegseth was speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, which brings together top defence officials and experts from around 45 countries. | World News

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth expressed alarm about China's military buildup in Asia. He also said the US expects its Asian allies and partners to increase defense spending…

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defence forum on Saturday, noting "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up but saying the…

The Pentagon chief, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore said stronger, more self-reliant allies are key to deterrence.

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

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies Saturday that Washington remains committed to the region while softening past comments that described China as an…

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Saturday highlighted India as a key pillar of regional stability, saying the country is "modernising" its military to serve the shared…

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praises India's military modernization and regional defense relations at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

Hegseth praises India's military modernization and role as a key stabilizer in Indo-Pacific security at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies Saturday that Washington remains committed to the region while softening past comments that described China as an…

SINGAPORE, May 30 — The United States (US) has hailed Malaysia’s leadership in rapidly deploying an Aseanobserver team to the Thailand-Cambodia border, describing the mission...

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defense forum on May 30, noting "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up but saying the United…

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praises India's military modernization and its role in maintaining balance in the Indian Ocean.

Praising India's defence manufacturing capabilities, Pete Hegseth said India could “support US Navy vessels” in future; he also spoke of joint manufacturing. | India News

Pentagon chief warns allies of China's military buildup, urging increased defense spending to maintain regional stability and balance.