U.S. Strengthens Defense Ties with Philippines in Indo-Pacific

The United States is enhancing its defense partnership with the Philippines to bolster deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region by deploying advanced capabilities and conducting special operations forces training in Batanes, near Taiwan. The aim is to ensure peace, not war.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Manila | Updated: 28-03-2025 12:05 IST | Created: 28-03-2025 11:18 IST
U.S. Strengthens Defense Ties with Philippines in Indo-Pacific
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that the United States is reinforcing its partnership with the Philippines to deploy advanced capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.

The strategy includes bilateral special operations forces training in Batanes, a region strategically located near Taiwan.

Hegseth emphasized that the U.S. seeks to maintain peace and has no intention of initiating conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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