MILITARY● ELEVATED1h ago · Oct 28, 2026, 9:20 PM
Hegseth pledges stronger military framework with Philippines, but lacks details
South China Morning Post · east asia
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced additional military cooperation funding for the Philippines and agreed with Manila on efforts for enhanced interoperability between their forces on Wednesday, as Washington sought to strengthen its defence posture along the first island chain. The Pentagon disclosed neither the size of the funding increase nor a timetable for the coordination initiative following Hegseth’s meeting with Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr in Cebu on the...
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