US allies in Asia are looking to lucrative economic deals to keep US military aid flowing
Countries in Asia have long been dependent on US military support and weaponry to deter aggression from the likes of China and North Korea. Now they're watching the rift grow between the US and ...
US defense chief Hegseth vows to counter ‘China’s aggression’ on first Asia visit
The United States will enhance its military alliance with the Philippines as it aims to “reestablish deterrence” to counter ...
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On first Asia trip, US defense chief Hegseth calls for ‘deterrence’ in face of China ‘threats’
Deterrence is necessary in Asia ... also visit US ally Japan during his tour, which comes as he seeks to tamp down controversy around his decision to share information about US military strikes ...
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Don’t expect the US to scale back its Asia-Pacific military presence, analysts say
The US looks set to maintain rather than reduce its military presence in the Asia-Pacific under Donald ... In the past year, the disputes with Manila have escalated into multiple clashes between ...
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US defense chief Hegseth vows to counter ‘China’s aggression’ on first Asia visit
The defense chief’s visit comes as American allies around the world have watched ... and rhetoric on US alliances, however, is likely to be welcomed in Asia. The American military presence ...