Pentagon official urges Asia allies to invest more in defense
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-08-11 03:10 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Military & Defence, Philippines, Financial Markets, US Politics, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Pentagon official on Monday asked allies in Asia to invest more in their defense and help deter aggression in the region and said the United States remains committed to do the same with “partners, not protectorates.”
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