Pentagon chief cites Manila as defense burden-sharing example
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth praised the Philippines for increasing its defense spending and military modernization efforts. Hegseth emphasized a shift in US strategy toward fostering partnerships where allies share the security burden rather than relying solely on American protection.
Why it matters
This reflects a significant shift in US foreign policy toward the Indo-Pacific, signaling that the US expects regional allies to take a more active role in countering China's military expansion.
Pentagon chief cites Manila as defense burden-sharing example | Philstar.com
The article reports on official government statements and military exercises without using loaded language or editorializing the geopolitical implications.
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