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At the Shangri-La Dialogue, Singapore’s Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said rising defence budgets must be paired with trust-building, long-term investments in people, industrial capacity, and new technologies, as ministers stressed credible defence cooperation and regional stability through ASEAN.
At the Shangri-La Dialogue, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged a concrete path to sustain Ukraine’s defense, praising Kyiv’s combat effectiveness and urging European partners to increase defense spending while preserving American support and deepening transatlantic defense coordination, including leveraging Ukrainian battlefield insights to inform future drone-enabled warfare.
Malaysia criticised Norway at the Shangri-La Dialogue for cancelling a naval missile export licence, saying the move erodes trust in international agreements. Kuala Lumpur is pursuing about US$251 million in direct and indirect costs from the deal and is considering US-made missiles to meet its navy’s needs, amid calls for broader enforcement of international law and concerns over double standards.
Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro told Reuters at the Shangri-La Dialogue that Manila faces a ‘severe threat’ from China and must stay resilient, deepen alliances and rapidly upgrade defence, even as a thaw in US-China tensions after the Trump-Xi summit unfolds. He said US commitments under the mutual defense treaty remain intact and are supportable with more allies (Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) in deterrence, amid ongoing South China Sea disputes; he dismissed long-term Chinese goodwill as inadequate and noted he has no plans for a 2028 presidential bid.
At the Shangri-La Dialogue, Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi pledged ongoing dialogue and transparency while expanding defense capabilities, lifting the lethal-arms export ban, and weighing changes to Article 9, rejecting China’s 'neo-militarism' label as Tokyo pushes a robust but peaceful security posture amid regional tensions and new warfare tech.
At the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, members of the U.S. Congress reaffirm bipartisan support for Taiwan and its security, underscoring ongoing arms sales approved by Congress and the United States’ unwavering commitment to Taiwan’s defense, even amid intermittent back-and-forth remarks from Trump.
Germany’s defence chief Carsten Breuer says China is missing a ministerial-level dialogue opportunity at the Shangri-La Dialogue after Dong Jun skipped the conference; he warns the world is dangerous in today’s contested environment, noting talks continue at a lower level with the delegation led by Meng Xiangqing while other officials such as the Philippines’ defense secretary comment on Beijing's approach.
At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged ‘drama-free’, transactional U.S.-China ties and avoided mentioning Taiwan, signaling a notable shift from prior, more forceful rhetoric. He praised allies’ defense spending and suggested fast-tracking arms sales to major spenders, while sidelining Taiwan and the South China Sea. The speech reflects a broader U.S. recalibration of China policy amid a paused arms sale to Taiwan and a shift in strategic framing away from China as the top threat in some defense benchmarks.
At the Shangri-La Dialogue, US defense official Pete Hegseth said Washington has ample stockpiles and is capable of resuming war with Iran if necessary, as efforts to end the conflict stall. Trump suggested a peace deal could require concessions from Tehran, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and dismantling Iran’s nuclear program, though Iran indicated no final agreement. Hegseth also warned about China’s military buildup and urged a balanced, respectful regional order, while noting Taiwan arms sales remain under the US president’s decision; analysts view Beijing’s absence as confidence, but warn of risks if Hormuz or Taiwan issues flare.
At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Asia-Pacific allies to shoulder more defense burdens, praising countries such as the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore while noting improvements by Vietnam and India. He warned China against imposing its hegemony and called for a durable regional balance of power, criticizing Europe for not contributing enough. He also pressed allies to meet a 3.5% of GDP defense-spending target and promised expedited arms sales, deeper industrial cooperation, and expanded intelligence sharing for “model allies.”
China will not send its defence minister to Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue, instead dispatching scholars as Beijing asserts its rising power while avoiding tough questions on Taiwan; US defence chief Pete Hegseth headlines the forum amid ongoing tensions and AUKUS security discussions.
At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Indo-Pacific states are shifting from an overreliance on the US security umbrella to diversified hedging and regional autonomy, driven by Middle East turmoil, great-power rivalry, and doubts about Washington’s consistency. The forum highlights a surge in independent defense procurements (e.g., Indo-Russian BrahMos missiles to the Philippines, Vietnam/Indonesia pursuing deals with South Korea) and rising concern that Japan could become the new anchor in a post-American security architecture, with European partners hedging as well.
Asia’s annual Shangri-La Dialogue opens amid concerns that China’s growing military power is eclipsing U.S. priorities and shaping regional security debates.
At the Shangri-La Dialogue, China accused the US of destabilizing the Asia-Pacific region through unfounded claims and military buildup, while the US warned of potential Chinese aggression towards Taiwan, escalating regional tensions.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned at the Shangri-La Dialogue that China poses a significant threat to the Indo-Pacific, prompting the US to reorient its military strategy, potentially including troop adjustments, while emphasizing a stance of deterrence and cooperation with regional allies. The speech drew mixed reactions, with some viewing it as hostile and others as supportive of US allies, amid broader debates on US and Chinese influence in the region.