‘India a critical anchor’: US war secy Hegseth stresses Delhi must act in self-interest, points to China buildup
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth emphasized India's role as a critical anchor for regional stability during his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue. He highlighted the importance of India modernizing its military to maintain a balance of power in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in light of China's military buildup. Hegseth also discussed the potential for increased defense cooperation between the US and India, including joint manufacturing initiatives.
- ▪Hegseth described India as a key pillar of regional stability and a critical anchor in South Asia.
- ▪He praised India's defense manufacturing capabilities and suggested that India could support US Navy vessels in the future.
- ▪Hegseth expressed concern over China's military expansion and its implications for regional security.
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‘India a critical anchor’: US war secy Hegseth stresses Delhi must act in self-interest, points to China buildupPraising India's defence manufacturing capabilities, Pete Hegseth said India could “support US Navy vessels” in future; he also spoke of joint manufacturing.Updated on: May 30, 2026 12:44 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Calling India a key pillar of regional stability, “a critical anchor”, US secretary of war Pete Hegseth on Saturday noted that it is modernising its military to serve shared objectives. These include “maintaining a balance of power” in the Indo-Pacific region, and collaborating with the United States on that.Hegseth on India (AFP Photo)Hegseth was speaking on the second day of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
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