Nations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the United States' regional focus is questioned. Countries are strengthening ties with each other, aiming to share security burdens. Japan is becoming a key hub for this expanded regional collaboration.

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

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.…

SINGAPORE: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power and prevent its dominance in the region,…

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

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

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China's growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of…

Speaking in Singapore, the US Defence Secretary warned that China's military expansion risks upsetting the balance of power in the Pacific.

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…

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

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China's growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of…

“A Pacific dominated by any hegemon would unravel the regional balance of power,” he says.

While the US defence secretary struck a more conciliatory tone on China, Defence Minister Richard Marles said the seabed was “becoming a battlefield”.

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.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power and prevent its dominance in

'There is rightful alarm regarding China's historic military buildup and the expansion of its military activities in the region and beyond,' US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says

Hegseth said a stronger, more self-reliant network of allies is essential to deter aggression and preserve the balance of power, noting “rightful alarm” about China’s military…

Singapore, May 30 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth agreed Saturday to further deepen the two countries' cooperation…