Hegseth proposes 'ambitious' U.S.-ASEAN defence framework at Philippine summit
The United States has been seeking to boost its regional defence partnerships in recent years, citing the need to uphold what it terms a "free and open Indo-Pacific" as China has increasingly flexed its muscles in the region
· 10/28/2026, 7:50:06 AM· 2 min read
The United States has been seeking to boost its regional defence partnerships in recent years, citing the need to uphold what it terms a "free and open Indo-Pacific" as China has increasingly flexed its muscles in the region
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