“La era en la que EEUU subvencionaba la defensa de las naciones ricas terminó; necesitamos socios, no protectorados”, argumentó Pete Hegseth en el principal foro de seguridad y defensa de Asia

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

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