After warning on China, US bats for stronger military ties with India

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the expansion of military ties with India and the QUAD alliance to address growing threats in the Indo-Pacific, emphasizing deeper cooperation and logistical integration among QUAD partners. He highlighted initiatives like the Indo Pacific Logistics Network and the Partnership for Indo Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPER) to bolster defense capabilities and supply chains among allied nations, aimed at countering China’s military ambitions. Hegseth framed the Trump administration’s foreign policy as pragmatic, advocating for sovereign nations to take responsibility for regional defense while reinforcing the strategic advantage of a united network of allies.

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