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Hegseth and Australia agree to accelerate base investment and logistics
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed defense cooperation with his Indian, Australian, Japanese and South Korean counterparts at a meeting in Cebu, the Philippines. The talks focused on strengthening U.S. alliances, military logistics, information sharing, deterrence and joint exercises.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held separate meetings with his Indian, Australian, Japanese and South Korean counterparts during the 13th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Cebu, the Philippines.
In his meeting with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Hegseth assessed progress in operational coordination, information sharing and defense industry cooperation. The two ministers committed to expanding the comprehensive U.S.-India defense partnership and increasing cooperation based on shared regional interests.
Plan for bases and logistics capacity with Australia
Hegseth and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles discussed ongoing initiatives to strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries and the U.S.-Australia alliance.
The sides agreed that force-posture cooperation, including investment in air bases in Australia and the development of joint logistics capacity, should be implemented swiftly. The meeting also addressed strategies for maintaining the balance of power in the Pacific and better coordinating U.S. and Australian approaches to regional deterrence.
Alliance agenda with Japan and South Korea
During his meeting with Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Hegseth reaffirmed the role of the U.S.-Japan alliance in preserving peace and stability in the Pacific.
The two ministers discussed strengthening deterrence across Japan through mutual access, military presence, realistic training and exercises. Exercises involving live ammunition were also included in the discussions.
In his meeting with South Korean Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul, Hegseth said the U.S.-South Korea alliance was based on preserving peace through strong and prepared forces, determined capabilities and shared capabilities that deter aggression.
The U.S. defense secretary said, "America stands with allies that are serious about their own defense."
China did not participate at the ministerial level
Separate summits were also held with partner countries including the United States, India, South Korea, Australia and Japan during the meeting, which brought together the defense ministers of the 11-member ASEAN.
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun did not attend the meeting. China’s defense attaché at its embassy in Manila attended in his place.
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