Asian nations strengthen defence partnerships amid China concerns

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.…

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: 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,…

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.

Lors du Dialogue de Shangri-La, à Singapour, sommet sur la sécurité en Asie, le secrétaire à la défense américain a par ailleurs assuré que les Etats-Unis recherchent « un…

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…

Pete Hegseth urged allies to spend more on defense while warning China over its growing regional influence.

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 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.

Trump, who met with China's President Xi Jinping earlier this month, has pointedly said European and NATO partners should reduce reliance on Washington.

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…

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