CHINA BUILDUP FEARS: Hegseth Sounds Alarm, Demands Military Build-Up | Times Now World - #NewVM2 #Dailyworldnews

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore to unveil the Trump administration’s Indo-Pacific defense vision, warning against any attempt by China to dominate the region and calling on U.S. allies to dramatically increase military spending. Hegseth said the era of America subsidizing the defense of wealthy nations was over, urging partners including Japan, South Korea, Australia, the Philippines and India to take greater responsibility for regional security. The Pentagon chief emphasized deterrence, military readiness and defense industrial expansion while reaffirming that the United States remains committed to maintaining a favorable balance of power across the Indo-Pacific.