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Hegseth proposes 'ambitious' U.S.-ASEAN defence framework at Philippine summit

Reported by The Hindu 28 Oct 2026, 1:20 pm IST 1 min read

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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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Section: World
Topics: Defence & security
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 1:20 pm IST
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