US Defense Secretary Hegseth meets Asia-Pacific allies to bolster defense cooperation

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held talks with defense counterparts from Australia, Japan, and the Philippines, signaling continued US commitment to regional defense cooperation. The meeting underscores ongoing alliance dynamics in the Asia-Pacific amid regional tensions. Specific outcomes or agreements were not detailed, leaving the scope of new commitments uncertain.

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